The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos reopened fully for traffic yesterday after 19 months of its rehabilitation by the Federal Government.
Workmen began early in the morning to clear the bridge of debris and removed crash barriers from the site and put finishing touches to asphalt laying on some sections before the main opening with spectators watching.
The Director, Highway Bridges and Design , Mr. Emmanuel Adeoye who supervised the reopening said that work on the surface of the bridge had been completed but additional work would continue underneath.
Adeoye said several expansion joints, bearings were fixed.
He said that bridge maintenance unit of the Federal Ministry of Works would continue to carry out periodic maintenance subsequently and check components of the bridge.
He said that the work under the bridge would be completed between the next six months to one year.
The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola thanked Lagos residents for their understanding and patience during the rehabilitation works.
