The Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge is scheduled to reopen on April 4, 2024.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known on his X account on Saturday.
The statement read, “Dear Lagos residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume full operations on April 4, 2024, following extensive repairs.
“We sincerely thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we look forward to even smoother travels ahead.”
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, had in January 2024 said the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge will be completed soon.
He also allayed the fear of road users in Lagos about the integrity of the Third Mainland, Eko and Carter bridges, saying “There is no need to worry.”
A statement signed by the Director of Information, Olusola Abiola, on Wednesday, said the minister gave the promise after a joint assessment tour of the three bridges, in the company of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
The Federal Government had on January 9, 2024, closed the bridge for comprehensive rehabilitation due to several failed portions of the bridge.
