FG Sets Date To Shut Down Section Of Third Mainland Bridge In 2024

FG Sets Date To Shut Down Section Of Third Mainland Bridge In 2024

The planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge in 2024 has been announced by the Federal Government.

Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, stated in a Thursday announcement that the closure will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

The closure will specifically affect the Lagos Island-bound carriageway of the bridge.

In light of this development, Mrs Kesha emphasized the importance of motorists adhering to traffic rules and utilizing alternative routes to minimize any inconvenience caused by the ongoing comprehensive repairs on the highway

“The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the emergency repairs of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will continue with the closure of Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele bound for the effective repairs of the entire section of the bridge.

“Consequent upon the above, motorists are hereby advised to use alternative routes,” she said.

For the convenience of road users, Mrs Kesha provided a list of alternative routes and links.

These include Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams Avenue-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS and Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Jibowu-Yaba-Oyingbo-Iddo-Carter Bridge-CMS. Another alternative route listed is Gbagada-Anthony-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS.

“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements to minimise discomfort during this repair period.

“While thanking the general public for their past cooperation and understanding, more is expected this time,” she added.

The Third Mainland Bridge, spanning 11.8 kilometers, is undergoing extensive rehabilitation and is the longest among the three bridges that connect Lagos Island to the Mainland.