By Milcah Tanimu
In a collaborative effort between the Lagos State Public Works Corporation and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, essential repairs are set to take place on the Third Mainland Bridge.
The announcement, communicated on Friday, September 15, 2023, by Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, reveals that these repair activities will span two consecutive Sundays, specifically September 17 and 24. The repair work will occur between 7 am and 7 pm on both days.
To minimize disruption to commuters, the statement also provides details about alternative routes to be used during the repair period.
Motorists traveling from the Alapere/Ogudu area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway en route to Lagos Island will be redirected towards the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway. This detour will enable them to access the Eko Bridge and subsequently reach Lagos Island, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Similarly, for those journeying from Lagos Mainland via Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle area) en route to Lagos Island through the Third Mainland Bridge, an alternative route has been designated. They will be directed towards Murtala Muhammed Way, leading them to Carter Bridge, offering a connection to Lagos Island.
