FG to shut down Third Mainland Bridge again

28 Jan FG to shut down Third Mainland Bridge again

The Federal Government will again shut the Third Mainland Bridge for another round of repairs. The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Olukayode Popoola, said on Wednesday that it will be three days of total shutdown from midnight on Friday to midnight of Monday, February 1.

He explained that construction works had 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 that the 72 hours closure was to ensure that the concrete sets properly during the curing process’ to make the rehabilitation works perfect and durable.

He appealed for the understanding of Lagos residents.

“Messers Boroni Prono is planning to cast three number expansion joints on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st.

”This will require total closure of Third Mainland bridge from 12:00 midnight of Friday 29th till midnight of Monday 1st February 2021.

“We are sorry for the inconveniences this may cause Lagosians,” Mr Popoola said.

The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, which is going through a series of repairs, had to be partially shut on July 24, last year, for rehabilitation works.

The repair expected to last six months was extended by one month due to the recent #EndSARS protests in Lagos extending the completion date from January 2021 to February. (NAN)