The Federal Government, late Sunday evening, reopened the Third Mainland Bridge barely 24 hours after closure for palliative work
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, had expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of a smooth ride till the commencement of comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024.
Kesha gave the assurance on Sunday during an on-the-spot assessment of the repairs on the bridge.
However, the road was reopened to traffic at about 7 p.m. following completion of the repair work.
Recall that the controller had, on Thursday, announced a 24-hour closure of the bridge to allow for repairs of some critical portions.
The closure took effect from midnight on Saturday and is expected to last till midnight on Sunday to reduce the hardship being faced by motorists.
During the inspection, the controller stopped on various portions between Iyana-Oworo and Adeniji-Adele where remedial repairs had been done on a 9.7-kilometer stretch of the Lagos Island in-bound lane.
She stated that the construction done was just palliative work to keep the highway in good condition pending the comprehensive rehabilitation scheduled for January 2024.
“This repair is going to last beyond January; we don’t intend to do any work that will last only one or two months. Even by January, the road will still be good,” she said
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