The Federal Ministry of Works, in a statement signed by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos Mrs. Olubunmi Kesha, noted that Traffic will resume on Monday by 12am on this bound.
The statement noted that motorists coming out of the Island and heading towards Oworonshoki will have full access throughout the 24 hour closure
According to Kesha, the emergency measure followed the government’s decision to fix an important section of the bridge undergoing comprehensive repairs.
The statement added: “Notification of 24-hour Closure of Iyana-Oworonshoki – Lagos Island Bound Traffic From 12.00am on Sunday, February 18th to 12.00 am on Monday, February 19, 2024.
“The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wishes 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 am on this bound.
“However, motorists coming out of the Island and heading towards Oworonshoki will have full access throughout the 24-hour closure.
The temporary 24 hours closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki- Adeniji Adele bound traffic is to enable the ministry to carry out effective repairs on an important section of the bridge.”
She advised motorists to use alternative routes, obey traffic regulatory officers and be patient with the government as it continued repairs on the important infrastructure.
“Consequent upon the above, Lagos Island Bound Motorists are hereby advised to use alternative routes,” she said.
Kesha listed the alternative routes to include Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams Avenue-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS.
The ministry advised motorists 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.