By Uzor Odigbo
The planned closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for two weeks from today, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 will not hold as Lagos State government has shifted the date from 13th to 15th January 2021.
According to the Lagos state transport Commisioner Fredredic Oladeinde, who announced this on Wednesday said the shift became necessary to allow commuters more time to adjust as Wednesday is inappropriate for the proper planning of new routes.
Oladeinde also said this is part of ongoing rehabilitation works, adding that Friday would be appropriate for the start of real rehabilitation of the bridge.
The Federal Controller, Works Lagos, Engr. Popoola Olukayode had last week confirmed this in a statement.
Olukayode called for cooperation and understanding from the public, especially motorists.
“The contractor plans to shift the current diversion point 2 kilometres towards Oworonsoki and close to traffic the Lagos Island-bound carriageway including the Adekunle bound slip road beside the current diversion points for two weeks starting from Wednesday, January 12, to 27, 2021 to enable her to remove, replace and cast in place joint 23 after the current diversion point alongside the other two joints, 16 and 17 she is working on presently on the Lagos Island-bound carriageway,” he said.
He further explained that after casting of the three joints and asphalting, the whole Lagos Island-bound carriageway will be reopened to traffic.
Olukaydoe also assured that the repairs would not be delayed unnecessarily to allow for smooth traffic