The Federal Government has reopened the 3rd Mainland Bridge to commuters in Lagos on Thursday 4th of April, 2024.
Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi in a phone call early hours of today, directed the Controller of Works, Lagos State, Engr Mrs O.I.Kesha to reopen the Bridge.
This is to ease the stress of traffic jam which motorist have been subjected to, during the period of the first phase of Rehabilitation works on the Bridge.
Speaking to journalists after the directive, the Minister said, the successful completion of the first phase of the Rehabilitation works which was started and completed by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration is a clear Indication that the President is working.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, Umahi who called on all Nigerians to continue to have faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President, maintained however, that nothing good comes so easy.
The Minister used this opportunity to reveal that work has begun on the underwater damage to the bridge, which is the second phase of the Rehabilitation works on the bridge.
Similarly, the Minister hinted that Rehabilitation works will commence on the Carter bridge in the coming weeks, adding that the contractor has already been mobilised.