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The Third Mainland is set for a 24-hour closure for traffic bound from Iyana Oworonshoki to Lagos Island, effective from midnight on Sunday, February 18, until midnight on Monday, February 19.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Saturday.
She said the aim of the closure is to address critical repairs needed on a section of the bridge.
According to her, motorists traveling from the Island towards Oworonshoki would maintain unrestricted access to the bridge during the entire 24-hour closure period.
“Notification of 24 hours closure of Iyana-Oworonshoki – Lagos Island bound Traffic From 12.00 a.m on Sunday February 18th to 12.00 am on Monday February, 19, 2024.
“The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will not be available for 24 hours for motorists from Iyana Oworonshoki- Lagos Island bound.
“Traffic resumes on Monday by 12.00 a.m on this bound.