Third Mainland Bridge Closure: FG, Lagos issue travel advisory

The Lagos State government has issued a travel advisory to motorists ahead of the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repair works.

The Federal Government will close the Iyana Oworo-Adeniji Adele section of the bridge for rehabilitation works on January 9.

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi,making  the disclosure on Thursday in Lagos,said the closure is part of the ongoing work that started in November 2023 with the fixing of the ramps, adding that the remaining parts of the bridge would also be repaired in phases.

He stated: “The closure is part of the ongoing work that started in November 2023 focusing on fixing the ramps, and now, the remaining parts of the bridge will also be repaired.

“However, to ease the burden of commuting, the following arrangements have been made;

“From 12:00 a.m. to 12 noon, the bridge is open for Mainland Inbound Island travels while those who intend to come from the Island to the Mainland are advised to use Eko Bridge.

“Conversely, from 12 noon to 12:00 a.m., motorists will be able to access the bridge from the Island to the Mainland while motorists from the Mainland heading towards the Island will have to use Eko Bridge.”