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, commencing from Sunday September 17th and Sunday September 24th, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Sunday.
In a statement signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry of transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, 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 to Adeniji Adele/Lagos Island.
The palliative work was scheduled for Sundays to minimize inconveniences for motorists.
The following alternative routes have been made available for use during the rehabilitation work:
Route 1:
Motorists from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapere/Ogudu axis, and Lagos Island will be diverted towards the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway to link Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue to access Eko Bridge and Lagos Island.
Route 2:
Motorists from Lagos Mainland going through Herbert Macaulay Road (Adekunle Axis) inwards to Lagos Island via the 3rd Mainland Bridge will be diverted towards Muritala Mohammed Way to make use of Carter Bridge to link Lagos Island.
Toriola urges motorists to be patient and observe safety measures during the palliative work on the asphalt pavement of the bridge.
