The Nigerian government has allocated N15 billion for comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as revealed in the recently approved N2.18 trillion 2023 supplementary budget.

It has been disclosed that the government has an outstanding debt of N11.4 billion with the contractors responsible for the Eko/Marine Bridges.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, made the announcement, stating that the repair work on the Third Mainland Bridge is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 6, 2023, and will last for five weeks.

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Kesha explained, “The repair works will commence with the ramps connecting Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos-Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.

As a result, the two ramps mentioned will be closed to traffic from 7 am on Monday, November 6, 2023, for a period of five weeks.

Motorists are advised to cooperate with traffic management officials, follow diversions as directed, and consider using alternative routes provided for their convenience.”