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FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 hours for repairs

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October 21, to October 22 to carry out repairs.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, October 19.

Kesha said the government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge starting with repairs of the critical portions.

She said the federal government was currently working on plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge.

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She stated: “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, October 22, preparatory to the comprehensive repair works.”

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

She added: “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, October 21, to Sunday, 22nd 12:00 midnight.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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