The Lagos State State Public Works Corporation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has made necessary arrangement to start works on the failed sections of the Third Mainland Bridge for two consecutive Sundays.
This was made known by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Thursday, noting that the work would take place on Sunday 17 and Sunday 24, September, 2023, between the hours of 7.00 am to 7.00 pm, each Sunday.
He said, “The proposed works will be strictly executed in two phases with phase one focusing on only the most critical sections on the Iyana Oworonshoki inward Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island.”
Toriola said the decision of government to reduce inconveniences for motorists prompted the scheduled palliative works for Sundays.
Consequently, the state government released travel advisory to ensure seamless movement of traffic.
The Permanent Secretary then admonished motorists to ply the following alternative routes made available during the rehabilitation works which are; Scene 1, 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.
While scene 2, motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road, Adekunle axis inwards Lagos Island via Third Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
Toriola called on road users to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.
Motorists and commuters have recently cried out to relevant authorities to come to their aid in order to prevent possible loss of lives and property due to fatal accidents often experience on the bridge occasioned by several potholes on the axis.
