FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge

The Nigerian government have reopened Third Mainland Bridge after repair work have been finally completed.  

The bridge was reopened for road users on  Saturday, Feb. 27 2021.

Nigeria minister of works Babatunde Fashola announced the reopening of Third Mainland bridge via his tweet on Saturday 

Babatunde Fashola tweeted

“Third mainland bridge rehab completed. Fully opens to traffic at 12noon today. Thank you all for your patience. Drive safely”

Govnor of Lagos state Babajide Sanwoolu also tweeted about the reopening of the bridge. 

 Sanwo-Olu tweeted

Dear Lagosians,

The Third Mainland Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation is completed, and is now fully accessible to all.

Thank you for your patience and kind understanding during the period of its closure.

Please adhere strictly to traffic laws while commuting.

The bridge which is the  road that connects Lagos Island to mainland have been closed down for repair since july 2020.