5th March, 2024
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane of the Third Mainland Bridge would be shut for 36 hours for maintenance work.
Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement said the closure of the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane would take effect from 12.00am on Wednesday till 12.00 noon on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Osiyemi said consequently, motorists plying this route were advised to use the alternative routes previously provided during this period.
“Kindly note that, the Iyana-Oworo inwards Island bound carriageway will remain open to Motorists heading to the Island during this period.
“The initial traffic diversion arrangements on the bridge will return after this 36 hour closure,” he said.
Thanking Lagosians for their continuous patience and understanding, the Lagos Commissioner further appealed for a continued cooperation with the Traffic Management Officials deployed to the axis in order to minimize discomfort during this closure.