The Oworonshoki bound lane of the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed totally from vehicular movement by midnight on Saturday 6th February, 2021 till 7pm on Sunday 7th February, 2021 to remove the last expansion joint on the Oworonshoki bound lane.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation, it was explained that the closure was vital to enable the contractor move their equipment to the Oworonshoki bound lane within the given period without any interruptions that could be caused by vehicular movement on the bridge.
Explaining the planned closure, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, stated that the rehabilitation process is being done assiduously to ensure set deadlines are met.
Motorists from Ogudu, Alapere and Gbagada are advised to use Ikorodu Road, Jibowu and Yaba as alternative routes, while Iyana Oworosoki bound traffic from the Lagos Island, Iddo, Oyingbo, Adekunle and Yaba should use Herbert Macaulay Way, Jibowu and Ikorodu road as alternative routes.
The Transport Commissioner assured that Traffic Management Personnel have been deployed along the affected routes to minimize and address any traffic impediments during the closure.
The State Government hereby appeals to residents to cooperate with the State Government as the ongoing repair works on the bridge is for the safety of all and sundry adding that the Babajide Sanwo Olu led administration will not relent in ensuring safety on Lagos roads.
