Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge after extended repair works have been completed.
Sanwo-Olu announced this in a statement on X, saying that he is pleased with the repair works on the bridge as it will ensure its safety and efficiency for all residents of Lagos.
“Dear Lagosians, your patience and resilience during this period have been paramount in maintaining our city’s economic momentum,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi for their expedited focus and attention to detail on the Third Mainland Bridge project.
“Their commitment has significantly contributed to the timely and quality completion of these necessary improvements.”
The governor added that as Lagosians embrace the smoother journeys that the newly renovated bridge provides, it also calls for a renewed emphasis on road safety.
“Our shared commitment to safety ensures not only our wellbeing but also the wellbeing of other road users. Thank you, Lagosians, for your unwavering support,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Third Mainland Bridge was closed for some months for repair works to be carried out.
The full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge is expected to ease traffic congestion, especially for those going to and fro Lagos Island.
Also, following the reopening of the newly rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists against over speeding on the long stretch of the bridge linking the Mainland and other parts of the state.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare Oki, gave this warning on Thursday, while addressing officers of the agency whose purview falls within the Third Mainland Bridge operational areas.
According to Oki, the comprehensively repaired bridge is scintillating and fascinating to drive on without any impediments.
As such, he warned that this may be too tempting and risky not to observe speed limit which may result in untoward consequences for motorists.
“The government has installed state-of-the-art facilities that will aid motorists in navigating the entire bridge to their various destinations within a reasonable travel time,” he said.
The LASTMA General Manager urged motorists to obey every traffic sign and other installed traffic related electronic devices where necessary and keep to the approved speed limit.
He assured the motoring public that the Agency would deploy more men, patrol and recovery vehicles to ensure safety of motorists and timely rescue intervention on the bridge.
Oki, however, cautioned drivers to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before plying the bridge.
He added that LASTMA would frown at any avoidable obstacles capable of hindering vehicular movements on the flyover.
