FG Reopens Third Mainland Bridge

The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos state has been reopened by the federal government after rehabilitation works.

Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, announced this via his Twitter handle on Saturday.

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

The government had announced on Wednesday that the bridge would be shut for 24 hours from Friday.

The bridge was partially shut for repairs on July 24, 2020.