The Federal Government has announced the planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge, starting from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The closure, which was announced by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, will be done on the Lagos Island-bound carriageway of the bridge.
In a statement released on Thursday, Kesha urged motorists to adhere to traffic rules and make use of alternative routes to avoid hardships as comprehensive repairs continue on the highway. She emphasized that the closure is necessary for the effective repairs of the entire section of the bridge.
To help motorists during the closure, alternative routes and links have been provided. Kesha listed the alternative routes as Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams Avenue-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS and Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Jibowu-Yaba-Oyingbo-Iddo-Carter Bridge-CMS. Another alternative route listed was Gbagada-Anthony-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS.
Motorists are advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials who will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize discomfort during the repair period. The Federal Government expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation and understanding in the past and expects the same level of cooperation during this repair period.
The emergency repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos are part of the ongoing efforts by the Federal Ministry of Works to ensure the safety and functionality of key infrastructure in the country. The closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section aims to address any structural issues and prevent further deterioration of the bridge.
Motorists are urged to plan their journeys accordingly and make use of the alternative routes provided. The closure is expected to last for an extended period of time until the repairs are completed.
