The Lagos state government has announced that Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily closed for four days starting August 23.
According to a statement by Lagos State Deputy Director, Public Affairs Ministry Of Works and Infrastructure, Sina Thorpe, an Investigative Maintenance Test will be carried out on the bridge.
The State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya also said the decision was taken after due consultation with the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.
The Third Mainland Bridge which was opened about 30 years ago by the then military government has had haphazard maintenance and repairs in the past which the present Federal Government is committed to correct by carrying out proper and continuous maintenance and repairs on it,” Akinsanya said.
The State Government has therefore appealed for the cooperation, support and understanding of all motorists and residents during the period which the bridge will be closed.
The traffic management agencies including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Police, among others, have been mandated by the state government to ensure smooth flow of traffic on all the other alternative roads to ensure free flow of traffic