Third Mainland Bridge set to close for 36 hours

The Lagos State government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge would be closed for 36 hours, advising motorists to use alternative routes.

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane of the Third Mainland Bridge would be shut for 36 hours for maintenance work.

Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement via X (formerly Twitter) said the closure of the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane would take effect from 12.00am on Wednesday till 12.00 noon on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Osiyemi advised motorists plying this route to use the alternative routes previously provided during this period.

“Kindly note that, the Iyana-Oworo inwards Island bound carriageway will remain open to Motorists heading to the Island during this period."

"The initial traffic diversion arrangements on the bridge will return after this 36-hour closure.”