Third Mainland Bridge The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge would be lifted at midnight 24 hours ahead of schedule. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the total shutdown had to be lifted because the contractor was … Read more
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukayode Popoola, has tipped the public towards the possibility that the Third Mainland Bridge might be closed next week during the Christmas holidays. Speaking with News Agency of Nigeria, Popoola condemned the disruptive activities of miscreants, otherwise called ‘area boys’, who sometimes open the closed section of … Read more
Third Mainland Bridge The Federal Government on Thursday announced completion of the first phase rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge and a planned 18 hours total closure of the bridge. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola during inspection of the bridge said that the fixing of six expansion joints on the … Read more
Lagos State government, on Wednesday, said there will be a total closure of the Adekunle to Adeniji section of the Third Mainland Bridge for the second time from midnight of Friday 30th October to Sunday, November 1, 2020. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, made this disclosure in a statement made available from … Read more
October 19, 2020. The Adekunle section of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has been blocked by youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria. It was gathered that the protesters only allowed vehicles on emergency services access to the bridge. It was also learnt that the protesters had earlier marched to Panti … Read more
#EndSARS protesters agitating for police reform and end to police brutality have partially locked downthe third mainland bridge in Lagos. The bridge, which connects the mainland part of the state to the island, is the busiest in the country. Around 5:30pm on Friday, protesters chanting “End SARS!” obstructing vehicular activities and free flow of traffic … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday called for immediate expansion of diversion points on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, for free flow of traffic. During inspection of the highway, Fashola also called for redeployment and re-assessment of manpower to effectively manage traffic and guide motorists on the highway. Read Also: … Read more
There is a report that a commercial bus has been gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge. The incident was said to have occurred at about 2pm today, 28 July, at Adekunle outward Third Mainland Bridge. One lane has been opened for vehicles to reduce the backlog of traffic. The Sector Commander, Federal Road … Read more
The federal and Lagos state governments on Tuesday unveiled a traffic management plan for the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge which will last for six months. The federal controller of works in Lagos, Kayode Popoola announced the framework for the management of vehicular activities at a joint media briefing. He disclosed that the … Read more
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, has announced the date for commencement of maintenance work on third mainland bridge. Popoola on Monday said consultations were underway for another phase of repair works to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge on July 24. Speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Popoola noted … Read more
Toju Davies Daibo, has been revealed as the young man who took his life last Saturday after he jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. It was reported that he had jumped into the lagoon after he had alighted from his Uber ride, telling the driver to stop as he had a … Read more
– A phase of major repair on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos statebwill soon start – The Federal Controller of Works in state, Adedamola Kuti, made this known few days ago – Kuti said Presiddnt Muhammadu Buhari administration is committed to fixing bridges in the state The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Adedamola … Read more