The Federal Government has reopened the Third Mainland Bridge one month after its closure for maintenance work.

According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, parts of the bridge that closed last month were reopened yesterday, December 21, 2023, by 6 p.m.

The Commissioner added that, following essential maintenance, the entire bridge is now fully accessible to the public, ensuring smoother connectivity and safe commuting.

He commended Nigerians for “patience during the temporary closure,” adding that the government understood the inconvenience the closure must have caused.

Osiyemi maintained that the reopening reaffirms the government’s commitment to infrastructure upkeep and public safety.

It should be recalled that last month, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, announced the closure of two ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs.