The Federal Government is set to shut the Third Mainland Bridge for six months starting from Friday, July 24 for repair purpose.
This was confirmed by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola.
According to him, consultations are ongoing for another phase of repair works to begin on the 11.8km bridge.
Popoola explained that the work will commence on the outward mainland section of the bridge, and the ministry is working with relevant agencies to perfect traffic during the period.
“Consequently, the Third Mainland Bridge will be partially closed and there will be diversion of traffic,” he said.
Popoola said that the repairs would be done in two phases and the Oworonshoki bound carriageway would be the first to be shut to traffic for three months for rehabilitation.
He said that within the period, motorists would use the Island bound lane and alternative routes provided.
The bridge has gone through a series of repair works and was last shut in August 2018 for a three-day investigative maintenance check.
Thereafter, some components needed for the completion of the repairs, were sourced abroad because they were not available locally.
