Lagos: Parts of Third Mainland Bridge to be closed down for repairs

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, has said the Adeniji/Adekunle parts of the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed for motorists as from today for comprehensive repairs.

She advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid causing gridlocks on the popular bridge.

Kesha said this while addressing reporters yesterday on the need to close the 11.8-kilometre bridge for rehabilitation for some weeks.

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The controller said the Adekunle exit ramp of the bridge would be closed to traffic from 9 a.m daily after which work would move to other areas.

She said the Adekunle section of the bridge has four ramps with a convergence point, adding that the repairs on all the ramps would be completed within five weeks.

Kesha said the sensitisation became necessary so that motorists would know the routes to take while the repairs were being carried out.

The controller assured Lagosians that the Third Mainland Bridge was open and free for use except for those that would connect Adekunle from the bridge.

“We are here to sensitise Lagosians on the forthcoming closure of Third Mainland Bridge on November 6. By 9 a.m, the two access ramps to Adekunle will be closed to traffic.

“What that means is that if you are coming from Iyana-Oworo, you can go straight. And if you are heading to Lagos Island, the road is still free for you. That bridge is still free for you.

“You can use it straight to the Island. But peradventure you are going to Adekunle, you will not be able to do that, if you are coming from Iyana-Oworo,” she said.

The controller explained that motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway/Toll Gate/Ogudu axis inward Lagos Island would not be able to access Adekunle/Ebute Meta from the Third Mainland Bridge.

Kesha urged the motorists to use alternative routes, like Carter Bridge, Gbagada, Ikorodu Road, Ojota, and Funsho Williams Avenue, to avoid congestion on the Third Mainland Bridge.