The bridge was scheduled to reopen on Thursday, April 4, 2024 (today). Although some parts of the bridge were open yesterday, when I personally passed the bridge on my way back from the Huawei Cloud launch event, which was held in the ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, I cannot testify as to how smooth the road is.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to maintain speed limits while driving on the long stretch of the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge. The warning was given by the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare Oki, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, while addressing officers of the agency whose responsibility falls within the Third Mainland Bridge operational areas.
Mr. Olalekan Bakare said that the comprehensively repaired bridge is scintillating and fascinating to drive on, without any impediments. However, this may be too tempting and risky, leading to untoward consequences for motorists not observing the speed limit.
What you should know
- The Lagos State Government had on Saturday, March 30, 2024, announced that the Third Mainland Bridge will be fully reopened from Thursday, April 4, 2024, after the completion of significant repair works.
- The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account said, “Dear Lagos residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume full operations on April 4, 2024, following extensive repairs.”
- Over recent months, the Third Mainland Bridge has undergone intermittent closures, ranging from days to weeks, to facilitate urgent repairs across various sections. These closures have necessitated the use of alternate routes by motorists during the repair periods.
- The Third Mainland is Africa’s second-largest bridge, extending nearly 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) to link Lagos Island, the business heart of the city, with the mainland where most people live. It was built in 1990 in Nigeria’s economic engine.
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