The Lagos State Government through the Minister of Works on Wednesday announced plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of Third Mainland Bridge.

Some critical sections of the road will be temporarily closed from 7am. on Monday,  November 6, 2023 for five weeks.

Hee however, noted that the Third Mainland Bridge will be open for travel during this period.

The state Federal Controller of Works Engr. Olukorede Kesha in a statement said: “In view of the above, the motoring public is, hereby, notified that the repair works will begin with the ramps connecting Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos- Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.

“Consequently, the two ramps mentioned above will be closed to traffic by 7am 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 and are encouraged to use the alternative routes as provided.”

The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to follow other routes.

He said: “Consequently, while the two ramps mentioned above are under closure, the following alternative routes are advised for traffic;

“SCENE 1: Motorists from Lagos Island heading to Ebute Meta will be diverted to Ilubirin to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) to link Iddo inwards Otto/Oyingbo axis and access Herbert Macaulay Way to link their desired destinations.

“SCENE 2: Motorists from Victoria Island are to go through Bonny Camp to Onikan Marina Bridge, Apongbon to Eko Bridge, Costain to Apapa Road, Railway Compound to Alagomeji, Glover Road to Apena Junction, Herbert Macaulay Way to reach their destinations.
In the same vein, motorists wishing to travel through Adekunle to Ebute- Meta from Lagos- Ibadan are advised to use the following alternative routes:

SCENE 3: Motorists from Motorways will be diverted to Ikorodu Road (Ojota, Anthony, Onipanu, Fadeyi) and Jibowu to access Herbert Macaulay Way to continue their journeys.

SCENE 4: Motorists from Gbagada can go through Anthony Interchange to link Ikorodu Road inwards Jibowu to access Herbert Macaulay Way and link their desired destinations.

“SCENE 5: Motorists from Apapa-Oshodi Expressway wishing to link Ebute-Meta are advised to link Oshodi Bridge to Town Planning Way to Ikorodu Road and then link their various destinations.

“We wish to state that adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed to the construction zones and the various alternative routes/critical points; Motorists are therefore enjoined to cooperate with them, exercise patience and observe safety measures during the palliative works.”