The federal government has allocated the sum of N15 billion for the repairs of the Lagos state Third Mainland Bridge.
The amount was tied to urgent comprehensive repairs/rehabilitation of the strategic bridge built by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, Rtd.
This was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Works, on behalf of the centre government, on Thursday, when it revealed that plans had been perfected to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge.
The ministry also revealed that contractors that worked on the Eko/Marine Bridges are still being owed the sum of N11,400,024, 608.
This, according to the works ministry, was contained in the N2.18tn supplementary budget sent by the Federal Government and passed by the National Assembly on Thursday.
Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State in a statement stated: “In view of the above, the motoring public is, hereby, notified that the repair works will begin with the ramps connecting Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos- Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.
“Consequently, the two ramps mentioned above will be closed to traffic by 7 am on Monday, November 6, 2023, for five weeks. Motorists are, therefore, advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed and are encouraged to use the alternative routes as provided.”
