By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Federal government has shut down the third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for three days.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola announced this on Wednesday.
Popoola said that the closure is to allow for repairs of the delicate expansion joints replacement.
Popoola announced that the closure would take effect from midnight on Friday to midnight of February 1.
“The construction works has reached the stage for casting concrete on additional three expansion joints, hence the need to stop all movements on the bridge that could cause vibrations,” he said.
He added that the 72 hours closure was to ensure that the concrete sets properly during the curing process’ to make the rehabilitation works perfectly and durable.
He, therefore, urged motorists and residents to be patient.
Naturenews recalls that in the first weeks of January, the Lagos State Government had announced a shift in the current vehicle diversion point on the Third Mainland Bridge for motorists coming from Oworonshoki to Adekunle or Lagos Island, as part of the bridge will be shut for 2 weeks.
