Lagos State Government has announced palliative works to be carried out by its Public Works Corporation and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on failed sections of the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the state Ministry of Transportation Permanent Secretary, Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Friday, September 15, noting that the repairs would go on for two consecutive Sundays, September 17 and 24, between 7 am to 7 pm on both days.
Disclosing alternative routes, the statement noted that, “motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island will be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
Also, “motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) inwards Lagos Island via 3rd Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Murtala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.”
The statement further advices motorists to be patient while the work is ongoing.
“Motorists are implored to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.”
