The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 24-hour total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
This will see both bounds of the carriageways of the bridge closed to traffic from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, revealed this in a statement.
She explained that the total closure was in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge.
Keisha said it was to allow the contractor to execute a major aspect of the ongoing repair works on the bridge.
“Consequently, the bridge would not be opened to traffic during this critical 24-hour period. Thus, all road users are advised to use alternative routes during this period.
“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch- free movements in order to minimize the discomfort during this critical 24-hours period.
“While thanking the general public for their continued cooperation and understanding, please note that all inconveniences are highly regretted,” she said.
The Lagos State Government also released notification for the planned total closure of the bridge
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, did this on Monday in Lagos.
“All road users are advised to use alternative routes already provided during this period as the bridge will not be opened to traffic for 24-hours,” he said.
