Federal Government Partially Block Third Mainland Bridge As Rehabilitation Works Begin

The federal government has finally blocked a section of the third mainland bridge as rehabilitation works begin in the first portion of the bridge.

The concrete barriers have been placed to block off the mainland inbound traffic at the Adeniji end of the Third Mainland Bridge.

This is in line with the partial closure for repairs of the bridge.

The Federal Controller of Works, Olukayode Popoola, said the Federal Government partially shut the bridge on July 24.

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According to him, a diversion has been created for the contractor handling the repairs to commence work on the outward lane of the island.

He explained that the inward lane has been left open to enable motorists to ply the road with ease while going to work.

“In the morning when you are going to resume your work, right from Oworonshoki, you use the same line that you normally use to go and work.

“By 12 in the afternoon, we close this lane so you can now divert. We have created diversion as you can see it,” he said.

While asking road users to obey the law enforcement agencies, Popoola noted that it is imperative to avoid any form of chaos while using the public asset.

He also reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensuring that the repairs are carried out within the six-month period.

With this closure, the bridge is expected to be fully open in While asking road users to obey the law enforcement agencies, Popoola noted that it is imperative to avoid any form of chaos while using the public asset.

He also reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensuring that the repairs are carried out within the six-month period.

With this closure, the bridge is expected to be fully open on January 2021.

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