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  • Finally, Govt Reopens Third Mainland Bridge

    Finally, Govt Reopens Third Mainland Bridge

    As the rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge have been completed, in line with the Minister of Works earlier announcement, the Lagos State Government on Saturday announced that  the bridge is  now fully open to vehicular movement on both lanes.

     

    In a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde thanked Lagosians for their understanding and cooperation during the course of the construction works, adding that removal of the equipment off the bridge was done swiftly and completed earlier than the proposed period.

     

    Recall, the rehabilitation of the bridge which was mainly to allow repair works on the worn out expansion joints on the structure of the bridge, commenced on the 24th of July, 2020 with the 1st Phase (3 months) of Lagos Island bound direction, from Lagos Island to Oworonshoki Section and the 2nd Phase (3 months), Oworonshoki bound direction, from Oworonshoki to Lagos Island Section.

     

    To adequately manage traffic on all the diversion routes during the construction period, 650 Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) Officers were deployed, and 250 Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were equally deployed for the same purpose.

     

    While commending the site engineers, traffic management officials, and safety respondents who participated in the successful completion of the project, Oladeinde assured that both the Oworonshoki and Adeniji bound lanes of the bridge are now safe for motorists’ usage.

     

    The Commissioner, therefore, advised motorists to drive with caution and regard for the stipulated traffic laws of the State. He further assured that Traffic Management Personnel would continue to execute their duties at their various zones and stations.

     

    The Transport Commissioner maintained that the State Government will not relent in the actualization of its Smart City vision.

     

    He appealed to the citizenry to continue to embrace safety as it is the focal point of the various constructions and rehabilitation of road infrastructure still ongoing in the State.

  • Lagos Govt To Shutdown Third Mainland Bridge For 24 Hours

    Lagos Govt To Shutdown Third Mainland Bridge For 24 Hours

    The Lagos State Government has announced that there would be total closure of the third mainland bridge from midnight Friday to midnight Saturday.

     

    The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde who made this known in a statement made available to BUSINESS BELLS in Lagos on Wednesday, said the bridge would be closed for 24 hours.

     

    Oladeinde said the closure would enable contractors move the equipment used during the rehabilitation process of the bridge completely to allow both the Oworonshoki and Adeniji bound lanes open fully to traffic.

     

    He said the closure was necessary, having completed the replacement of the 12 expansion joints and to demobilise the superstructure of the bridge.

     

    The commissioner, therefore, advised motorists from Ogudu, Alapere and Gbagada to use Ikorodu Road, Jibowu and Yaba as alternative routes.

     

    “While Iyana Oworoshoki-bound traffic from Lagos-Island, Iddo, Oyingbo, Adekunle and Yaba are enjoined to use Herbert Macaulay Way, Jibowu and Ikorodu road as alternative routes,” he said.

     

    Oladeinde assured that Traffic Management Personnel would be deployed along the affected routes to minimise and address any traffic impediments during the closure.

     

    He commended the people of Lagos for their cooperation during the prolonged repair works of the bridge, assuring that it was now safe for use by all and sundry.

  • BREAKING: Third Mainland Bridge To Be Opened Midnight

    BREAKING: Third Mainland Bridge To Be Opened Midnight

    Against the earlier projected Tuesday 2nd February opening for the Third Mainland Bridge as a result of the casting of the expansion joints, the work has now been completed and would therefore be open a day earlier to vehicular movement, which is by 12 Midnight today, Sunday 31st January, 2021.

     

    The earlier movement arrangements of 12.00 AM for Lagos Island bound motorists and 12.00 Noon for Mainland bound motorist subsist.

     

    The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde expressed his gratitude to Lagosians, especially those affected by the closure for their understanding, assuring that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration will continue to drive infrastructural growth in the State.

     

    The State Government hereby appeals to residents to cooperate with the State Government as all other ongoing rehabilitation projects will come to an end in a very short while, adding that the benefits, including safety, is for all and sundry.