The Federal Government in accordance with the Lagos State Government have announced traffic management plan ahead of the planned closure of the Third Mainland Bridge.
Maintenance on the bridge would be carried out from July 24, 2020 to January 24, 2021.
On Tuesday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola, at a media briefing disclosed that the last time the bridge was rehabilitated was in 2012.
The official further explained that the repairs would be done in two phases.
The Oworonshoki bound carriageway is the first to be shut for three months.
Within the period, motorists would use the Island bound lane and alternative routes provided.
From 12am to 1pm, the highway would take the Oworonshoki to Lagos Island traffic only on the Lagos Island bound carriageway.
From 1pm to 11pm, the highway would take the Lagos Island to Oworonshoki traffic only on the Lagos Island bound carriageway.
Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, Aramide Adeyoye, said Herbert Macaulay Way and Iddo/Oyingbo roads will receive urgent attention.
Adeyoye confirmed that Adeniji Adele Road contract had been awarded and repairs would soon begin.
The aide told owners of trucks not in good condition to stay off the roads and warned against indiscriminate parking on roads and bridges.
