The Federal Government will, from Saturday, October 21, to Sunday, October 22, shutdown the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.
The FG made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday through the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha.
Kesha said the government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge.
It will start with repairs of the critical failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway.
Comprehensive Repairs
She is optimistic that the comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge will alleviate the pains currently experienced on the bridge.
Furthermore, she advised motorists to cooperate with traffic management officials.
Also, she wants motorists to obey and observe all diversions during the period of palliative works on the Third Mainland Bridge.
According to her, this will ensure seamless movement.
The Pain
She said: “However, in order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge.
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“The Ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway on Sunday, October 22 preparatory to the comprehensive repair works.
“Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works.
“The Adeniji bound of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, 22nd 12.00 midnight”.
