The Lagos State Government through its Public Works Corporation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has announced palliative works to be carried out on the failed sections of the 3rd Mainland Bridge for two consecutive Sundays.
According to a statement signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the palliative works are scheduled for Sunday 17th, and Sunday 24th September, 2023, between 7.00 am to 7.00 pm each Sunday.
Eng. Toriola said in the statement that the proposed works will be strictly executed in two phases with phase one focusing on only the most critical sections on the Iyana Oworonshoki inward Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island, and according to him, the palliative works were scheduled for Sundays to minimize inconveniences for motorists.
He noted that alternative routes have been made available for use during the rehabilitation works;
On SCENE 1, motorists from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island will be diverted towards Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
On SCENE 2, motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle axis) inwards Lagos Island via 3rd Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
The PS urged motorists to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative works on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.
