Relief for commuters, as Third Mainland Bridge set to fully reopen on April 4

Lagos residents can expect some relief on the commute between the Island and the mainland, as the Third Mainland Bridge is set for full reopening on Thursday, April 4. The announcement comes after a period of partial closure to allow for repairs from November 2023.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, confirmed the reopening during an inspection of ongoing projects in Lagos with members of the Nigerian Senate and House Committees on Works. He highlighted the aim of easing traffic congestion currently experienced by commuters.

“In the next seven days, the bridge will be opened to ease traffic,” he said

He also said there will be an official commissioning ceremony for the rehabilitated bridge when President Bola Tinubu presides over the inauguration of the construction of the coastal road project.

The 11.8-kilometer dual-lane bridge project was reconstructed by CCECCC-China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation at a cost of N21 billion, with 30% of the funding already allocated.

While the ma…