FG to begin Third Mainland Bridge repairs on Sunday

The federal government says palliative repair of failed sections of the Third Mainland Bridge will commence on Sunday.

Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos state, said the Adeniji end of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday to Sunday.

Kesha said the rehabilitation works will alleviate the pains being experienced by road users on the bridge.

The federal controller urged motorists to cooperate with traffic management officials by obeying rules.

“Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works as the Adeniji bound end of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, 21st October, 2023 to Sunday, 22nd, 12 midnight,” the statement reads.

In recent times, many Nigerians have been lamenting the poor state of the bridge, with long stretches of the 11.8 kilometre road riddled with crater-sized potholes.

In September, the government had postponed palliative works on the bridge due to heavy downpour.