Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos To Close Oworonshoki Lane On Saturday

Lagos state Ministry of Transportation has on Wednesday announced that Oworonshoki bound lane of Third Mainland Bridge will be totally closed to vehicular movement by midnight On Saturday, February 6 till 7pm on Sunday, February 7.

The Ministry stated that the closure is to remove the last expansion joint on Oworonshoki bound lane.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday, the closure is vital to enable the contractor move its equipment to the Oworonshoki bound lane within the given period without any interruption by vehicular movement on the bridge.

Explaining the planned closure, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, stated that the rehabilitation process is being enhanced to ensure that set deadlines are met.

Motorists from Ogudu, Alapere and Gbagada are advised to use Ikorodu Road, Jibowu and Yaba as alternative routes, while Iyana Oworosoki-bound traffic from Lagos Island, Iddo, Oyingbo, Adekunle and Yaba should use Herbert Macaulay Way, Jibowu and Ikorodu Road as alternative routes.

The Transport Commissioner assured that Traffic Management Personnel have been deployed along the affected routes to minimise and address any traffic impediments during the closure.

Also, the State Government appealed for cooperation by residents as the ongoing repair work on the bridge is for the safety of all and sundry, noting that Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration will not relent in ensuring safety on Lagos roads.