The Federal Government has declared the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, starting from midnight on Saturday, October 21, until midnight on Sunday, October 22, for the purpose of conducting repair and maintenance work.

Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, issued a statement explaining that the government is prepared to commence a thorough rehabilitation project on the bridge, beginning with the repair of crucial sections.

The government wishes to notify motorists that it is in the process of implementing extensive repair efforts on the Third Mainland Bridge.

“However, in order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge, the Ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway on Sunday, Oct. 22 preparatory to the comprehensive repair works,” she said.

She advised motorists to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed for seamless movement.

“However, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works as the Adeniji bound of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, 22nd 12.00 midnight,” she said.