The Federal Government has announced plans to close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for five weeks repair.

A statement issued by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, said the repairs would start from Monday, November 6, 2023.

“The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that it has perfected plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

“In view of the above, the motoring public are hereby notified that the repair works will begin with the ramps connecting Oworonshoki to Adekunle and Lagos-Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.

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“Consequently, the two ramps mentioned above will be closed to traffic by 7.00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 for five weeks.

“Motorists are, therefore, advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed. They are encouraged to use the alternative routes as attached.”

The controller in a traffic advisory urged motorists to comply with traffic rules, adding that traffic officers would be deployed at all diversion routes for effective monitoring, management and control.

Kesha said tow trucks and vehicles would also be deployed for prompt removal of distressed vehicles and trucks.

She urged motorists coming from Iyana-Oworo on the Mainland and going to Adekunle to avoid the Third Mainland and use alternative routes.

Also also enjoined those coming from the Island on the Adeniji side going to Adekunle to use alternative routes, saying there would be no access to Adekunle.

The Star