Works Ministry Notifies of Traffic Diversion to Iyana-Oworonshoki – Lagos Island Bound, By 12-Noon on Friday

• to enable the Contractor, continue the comprehensive repairs on the OWORONSHOKI bound

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge, all traffic will be diverted to the Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island bound of the Bridge by Thursday, 22nd February to enable the Contractor continue the comprehensive repairs on the OWORONSHOKI bound.

A statement signed by Engr. (Mrs.) Olukorede. I. Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, noted that this is to allow for timely completion of works on all sections of the bridge and to also ensure the speedy hand-over of a newly rehabilitated bridge to the motoring public with better comfort & smoother riding surfaces.

“The Ministry also wish to inform the general public that the existing traffic arrangement would continue to subsist for the duration of the repair works.

“Consequently, all Oworo- Bound Motorists are hereby  advised to continue to use alternative routes in the morning when the bridge would only be opened to the island bound traffic.

“Conversely, island bound motorists are also advised to continue to use alternative routes in the afternoon when the bridge would only be available for the OWORONSHOKI bound traffic.

“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 repair period.

“While thanking the general public  for their continued cooperation and understanding, please note that the Federal Government is committed to providing lasting infrastructures for the comfort of road users,” the statement added.