FG to shut Adeniji/Adekunle ramps of Third Mainland Bridge for repairs from Nov. 6

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Engr. Mrs Olukorede Kesha, has advised motorists to use alternative routes to avert gridlock as comprehensive repair on Adekunle ramps of Third Mainland Bridge begins on Monday, November 6.

Kesha gave the advice on Sunday while addressing a World Press Conference on the 11.8kms Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, saying that the repairs would begin on November 6, and the Adekunle exit ramp would be closed to traffic from 9.00 a.m. for two weeks’ rehabilitation, following which work would move to other areas.

She pointed out the Adekunle section of the Third Mainland Bridge had four ramps which had a convergence point, noting that repair of all the ramps would be completed within five weeks.

According to her, the sensitisation became necessary to guide motorists and assured that the Third Mainland Bridge was open and free for use except for those that would want to connect Adekunle from the bridge.

In her words: “We are here to sensitise Lagosians on the forthcoming closure of Third Mainland Bridge tomorrow November 6 by 9.00 a.m. as the two access ramps to Adekunle will be closed to traffic.

“What that means is that if you are coming from Iyana Oworo you can go straight. And if you are heading for Lagos Island, the road is still free for you; that bridge is still free for you.

“You can use it straight to the Island but peradventure you are going to Adekunle, you will not be able to do that if you are coming from Iyana Oworo,” she added.

The controller stated further that motorist coming from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway/Toll Gate/Ogudu axis inwards Lagos Island would not be able to access Adekunle/Ebute-Metta from the Third Mainland Bridge.

She also advised the motorists to make use of alternative routes like Carter Bridge, Gbagada, Ikorodu Road, Ojota and Funsho Williams Avenue, to avoid congestion on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Kesha disclosed that signages had already been placed at strategic locations, in addition to billboards, while traffic officials would be on ground to help motorists.

She called on motorists and other road users to be patient and obey traffic rules and officials during the period of repairs.

She reiterated the earlier announcements made on the scope of work by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, which included resurfacing of the entire bridge, replacement of expansion joints, solar lights installation, among others.

The controller affirmed that all vandalised furniture on the highway, including guard rails would be replaced, while appealing to the general public to be vigilant to report vandals from destroying common assets.

She urged the media to help in sensitizing the general public on this adding that “When you see something, you must say something.”

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