Total Diversion On 3rd Mainland Bridge On Monday

Following an information obtained from the office of the Federal Director of Works, South West Zone, Engr. Ejike Mgbemena, the Lagos State Government has announced that on Monday,  20 August, 2012, there will be a total diversion of traffic on Third Mainland Bridge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, who made this known in his office at Alausa, said that the total diversion of traffic on the bridge on Monday is highly imperative since the Phase 1 (inbound Lagos Island) of the repair works would be completed by Sunday night and the Contractor, Messrs. Borini Prono, will immediately commence the repairs of the five (5) expansion joints inbound Oworonshoki.

Opeifa said that on Monday, no vehicle will be allowed on the bridge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in order to ensure the easy movement of equipment to be used for Phase 2 repair works.

The commissioner who commended Lagosians for their perseverance, said during the Phase 2 repair works which begins on Tuesday,  21 August, 2012, the change over time will be 12 noon and 12. 30 p.m. inbound Lagos and 12.30 p.m. inbound Ikeja.

He reminded motorists that during the Phase B repair works, same diversion plan on traffic management will be implemented.

Opeifa urged motorists to as usual follow the diversion plan, make use of their regular alternative routes and obey the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who are on the roads to give traffic instructions and render assistance.

The Federal Government commenced repair works on Third Mainland Bridge on  8 July, 2012 and it is expected to be completed in November.

—Kazeem Ugbodaga