The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, announced that the sections of the Third Mainland Bridge recently closed for repair works would be reopened to traffic at 6 pm on Thursday (yesterday).
sections of the Oworonshoki-Adekunle and Lagos Island (Adeniji Adele)- Adekunle ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge were closed in November for repair and maintenance works.
The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said in a statement on Thursday that “parts of the Third Mainland Bridge which were closed last month will reopen today 21st December, 2023 by 6pm.
“Following essential maintenance, the entire bridge is now fully accessible to the public, ensuring smoother connectivity and safe commuting.”
Meanwhile, in a separate statement on Thursday, Osiyemi announced a three-night traffic diversion from 12 am (midnight) to 5 am from Thursday December 21, to Saturday, December 23 at Fadeyi inward long bridge, Alaka inward Stadium flyover, and Dorman Long Bridge inward Fadeyi.
The commissioner said the diversion was for the installation of truck barriers on the bridges.
“Consequently, motorists are advised to use the following routes during the nighttime installation of the barriers: During the installation at Alaka inward Stadium axis, motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys.
Motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri will make use of Iponri Estate Road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya to Shitta Roundabout for their desired destinations.
“During the installation at Dorman Long Bridge inward and outbound Fadeyi, motorists from Western Avenue inbound Ikorodu Road will be diverted to Empire Road/Jibowu to continue their journeys. Motorists from Western Avenue can alternately use Agege Motor Road to link Mushin and proceed to their desired destinations,” Osiyemi stated.