FG To Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge For 72 Hours.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday announced a 72-hour total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge to cast concrete on the expansion joints.
He said the shutdown will take effect from midnight on Saturday to midnight on Tuesday.
He added that construction works had reached the stage for casting concrete on additional three expansion joints.
According to Popoola; ”There is going to be a total closure of Third Mainland Bridge in order to allow for the casting of three number expansion joints on the Island Bound lane.
”The effective date of the closure will be from 12 midnight of 25th of December, so people will be able to use the Third Mainland Bridge to celebrate Christmas. By the time the Christmas is winding down which is at 12am, we are going to close it so that we will be able to cast the concrete on Saturday, the 26th, and 27th we cast again.
”And we need about 72 hours for this concrete to set. Therefore, the opening will be on the 28th December midnight, that is 72-hours closure. This is to prevent vibration of the bridge. If we allow vehicles to be moving on one lane, there is going to be vibrations and the concrete will not set properly.”
He noted that the alternative routes are in good condition and wardens have been deployed to effectively regulate excess traffic. He appealed to drivers to cooperate with traffic regulatory agencies.
He also stated that the bridge which was ideally meant to be completed in January, 2021 would extend to February, 2021 as there was one month delay due to the ENDSARS Protest.
