THE Federal Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Sunday, October 22, 2023 for repairs.
According to a statement issued Thursday by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Engr O. I. Kesha motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during the period of the palliative works.
‘’In order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge, the Ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway on Sunday, 22nd October, 2023 preparatory to the comprehensive repair works,” the statement partly read,’’ the statement said.
“In view of the foregoing, the motoring public are advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed.
“However, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works as the Adeniji bound of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday ,21st October 2023 to Sunday, 22nd 12 midnight.”