Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos has announced a planned restriction of Island- Iyana Oworo Bound Traffic on Third Mainland Bridge, from 12am on Wednesday 6th — 12-noon on Thursday 7th March 2024 for ongoing repair works on the bridge.
According to a statement issued by Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, the Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge, the ISLAND-IYANA OWORO BOUND traffic would be restricted from the bridge from 12am on Wednesday, 6th March to 12-noon on Thursday, 7th March 2024; to allow the contractor execute a major aspect of the ongoing repair works on the bridge. Consequently, the bridge would NOT be opened to IYANA – OWORO BOUND traffic during this period.
“Thus, all road users plying this route are advised to use alternative routes during this period.
“However, IYANA-OWORO TO ISLAND BOUND carriageway will be FREE for the use of only island bound motorists through out the period.
“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch- free movements in order to minimize the discomfort during this critical period.
“While thanking the general public for their continued cooperation and understanding, please note that all inconveniences are highly regretted,” the statement added.