According to reports, the third mainland bridge in Lagos State, Nigeria, has been shut down, temporarily, for a investigative maintenance. The bridge was blocked on Thursday night, after an announcement by the State Government.
On Thursday night, different government officials and agencies were seen on the bridge, waiting for the closure of the bridge. Babatunde Fashola, the state Minister of Power, Works and Housing, was present also, to supervise as the bridge was closed.
Concrete barriers was put in place and the bridge will remain closed till, Sunday, August 26th.
The State Government said that the Third Mainland Bridge is closed to allow investigative maintenance test on the bridge before proper repairs will be embarked on, later.
Lagos State government appealed for the support, understanding and cooperation of all residents and motorists. The State residents was also advised to reduce non-essential travel and movements during the four-day closure of the bridge.
The third mainland bridge connects Lagos Island to the Mainland, the others the Carter and Eko bridges.
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