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  • Observatory cameras on Third Mainland Bridge ready by June – Umahi

    Observatory cameras on Third Mainland Bridge ready by June – Umahi

    The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Monday that solar cameras with an observation room would be installed on the Third Mainland Bridge by June.

    Umahi said this after a routine inspection of the under deck at Iddo, Carter and the Third Mainland bridges in Lagos.

    He said that similar improvement was planned for Carter Bridge, subject to budget approval.

    The minister said that the Federal Government had taken proactive measures to address the condition of the piles supporting the Third Mainland Bridge.

    He said that erosion and illegal mining had damaged the piles, and a consultant would be contacted on the repairs.

    He said, “We’re working on a number of bridges inherited; we inherited construction work on Eko bridge, Marina bridge, Liverpool bridge, all done by Build Well.

    “Even the Independence Bridge and Iganmu bridge; on top of the bridges, we have almost finished the deck job, though we are extending the deck job, and then we are also constructing CCTV and observation room.

    “Then, below the deck, we are working on the piles, and then, we now see the pier caps.

    “These are the works that are going on under the deck. We still have one major work that we’re going to be looking at.

    “We’ll be doing a meeting with Julius Berger to look at one of the most serious and challenging jobs, and that is the work that is right below the pier caps, that’s the piles and then the decks bed.”

    Umahi advised the contractors to accelerate construction work on the bridges before the lagoon tide rises in June.

  • FG to resume resurfacing of Third Mainland Bridge – Works Controller

    FG to resume resurfacing of Third Mainland Bridge – Works Controller

    The Federal Government says resurfacing work on the Third Mainland Bridge will soon commence from Adeniji inward Falomo, to restore the integrity and aesthetics of the bridges.

    The Federal Controller of Works in the State, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, made this known at a news briefing on Thursday in Lagos.

    According to her, the project – an extension of the original plan – will continue where it left off on the Third Mainland Bridge.

    She said that the exact dates for the renewed construction would be announced soon.

    She said, “President Bola Tinubu has graciously asked us to continue the resurfacing from where we stopped on the Third Mainland bridge. So we’re continuing any moment from now.

    “So any moment from now we’ are going to see the contractor back in site extending beyond Adeniji inward Falomo. We’re going to do the same thing just like we did on the Third Mainland Bridge.

    “We know that motorists are major stakeholders. So we do not want to do this without getting across to them that’s why we’re doing this press conference so that it will not come as a surprise to us.”

    Keisha said that the contractor had been told to mobilise immediately and currently in the preparation stage.

    She said that the work would involve laying new asphalt, repainting lane markings, adding missing lines, and installing solar lights.

    She said that the project aimed to improve not only the bridge’s structural integrity but also its overall appearance.

    Keisha said that a traffic management plan was being developed to minimise disruption for motorists.

  • Three vehicles collide on Third Mainland Bridge

    Three vehicles collide on Third Mainland Bridge

    The Lagos Sector  of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has again called for safe driving, especially on the newly reopened Third Mainland Bridge, after an accident occurred on it on Thursday.

    A collision involving three vehicles occurred on the bridge on Thursday, the day it was fully reopened to traffic after months of partial closure.

    The FRSC described the incident, which involved three vehicles inward Iyana Oworo axis of the bridge, as an avoidable crash, and blamed it on negligence.

    The Sector Commander, Mr Babatunde Farinloye, told NAN on Friday in Lagos that the people that were installing an information device did not properly place the caution sign to alert others on the work they were doing.

    “The vehicles coming were not concentrating, and this is connected with the attitude of drivers.

    ”Driving needs 100 per cent concentration, as with lack of concentration, there is bound to be crash.

    “There was no injury, it was just minor damage of vehicle.

    “The first one hit the vehicle that was parked on the speed lane and the second one rammed into that one,” he said.

    The sector commander advised motorists to drive cautiously, reiterating the need to comply with the 80km per hour speed limit on the bridge.

    “FRSC Lagos admonishes motorists not to exceed speed limit because speed indeed thrills but kills.

    “Motorists are to obey traffic regulations and rules in order to ensure their safety and that of other road users,” he said.

    He stressed the need for motorist and the general public to use the FRSC Emergency toll free number 122 and National Emergency toll free number 121, in case of crash or any other occurrences that pose as threat to their safety and security.

    He reemphasised FRSC’s commitment to ensuring a safe motoring environment for all and prompt service delivery in case of any emergency.

    “Speeding, aggressive, and distractive driving, as well as driving under influence, remain critical issues that must be collectively addressed,” he said.

    He thanked the Federal Government and the  Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, for the rehabilitation work on the bridge, saying it would guarantee quality travel time.

  • Revamped Third Mainland Bridge fully reopened with speed cameras

    Revamped Third Mainland Bridge fully reopened with speed cameras

    The Federal Government has installed speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge, to encourage responsible driving, preserve the bridge and improve safety.

    The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, announced the unofficial re-opening of the bridge on Thursday, in Lagos.

    She said that the speed limit was being done in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corps.

    Recall the Federal Government had on January 9 commenced a comprehensive rehabilitation on the bridge due to several failed portions.

    Keisha disclosed that the speed cameras would be displayed conspicuously at the median to capture motorists who would exceed the limit.

    She explained that anyone caught speeding, would not face immediate penalties on the spot.

    Keisha said, “Today we are fixing the speed limits. It is in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corps and they are on the bridge now doing that.

    “The speed limit has been designed to be 80km/per hour. So, if you speed past 80km in the next few weeks, your honourable Commissioner will have you to contend with.

    “And at the renewal of your vehicle licence, you will be surcharged. So it’s no longer going to be business as usual.’’

    Keisha, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, noted that the bridge, which was fully opened to the public, still had some additional work ongoing on it.

    This remaining work, Keisha said, includes installing solar lights and CCTV cameras.

    According to her, they are doing this while the bridge is open so as not to disrupt traffic flow in the future.

    She said that the main deck repairs would be finished by May 2024, adding that there would be an official commissioning to mark the completion by President Bola Tinubu.

    Additionally, Keisha said that work would be done underneath the bridge and underwater.

    She assured the users that the work would not cause any traffic issues, noting that it was important to strengthen the overall bridge structure.

    She also said that if drivers follow the speed limit and there was no misuse of the road (like overloading or accidents), the Third Mainland Bridge would not require major maintenance for the next two years.

    Keisha appealed to motorists to report breakdowns, saying, “If you see something, say something, and if you see a car being repaired on the bridge, you should report it by calling me or the police.

    “We are going to talk with the governor. If your vehicle breaks down, it is not to your own joy or delight. So, you should be assisted instead of being penalised.

    “So, if people know that they will be assisted, I’m sure they will be encouraged to drive to a safe place or to park and quickly fix one or two things, but not do major repairs on the bridge.’’

    In his remark, the Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, corroborated Keisha’s statements, urging people to comply.

    “You will see speed limit signs as from today and the speed cameras will come on; the speed limit for Third Mainland Bridge is 80km per hour, so the speed cameras are there.

    “So if you go beyond the speed limits, what it does is that it takes a picture of your car and your number plate; we have a database, and we have our ways of sending your bills to you.

    “So I will advise that people comply,’’ he said.

  • LASTMA sends warning to motorists over renovated Third Mainland Bridge

    LASTMA sends warning to motorists over renovated Third Mainland Bridge

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to maintain speed limit while driving on the long stretch of the newly-renovated Third Mainland Bridge.

    The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, signed by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq.

    According to Bakare-Oki, the comprehensively-repaired bridge is scintillating and fascinating to drive on without any impediment.

    He said that this might be too tempting and risky not to observe the speed limit, thereby resulting in untoward consequences for motorists.

    “The government has installed state-of-the-art facilities that will aid motorists in navigating the entire bridge to their various destinations within a reasonable travel time,” he said.

    The general manager urged motorists to obey every traffic sign and other installed traffic-related electronic devices where necessary and keep to the approved speed limit.

    “Motorists must be conscious of time and plan their journey ahead to avoid unnecessary speeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the state,” Bakare-Oki said.

    He assured the motoring public that the agency would deploy more men, patrol and recovery vehicles to ensure safety of motorists and timely rescue intervention on the bridge.

    Bakare-Oki, however, cautioned owners and drivers of vehicles to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before plying the bridge as the agency would frown at any avoidable obstacle capable of hindering vehicular movements on the flyover.

    The LASTMA boss addressed officers of the agency whose purview fell within the Third Mainland Bridge operational areas.

    The Federal Government is set to reopen the bridge for traffic on April 4.

  • Third Mainland Bridge reopens in one week

    Third Mainland Bridge reopens in one week

    The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Thursday that the main construction work on the Third Mainland Bridge had been done and lane marking would be completed within seven days.

    Umahi made the disclosure during a tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos State.

    The tour came as members of the National Assembly, comprising both the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Works, undertook a joint oversight function in Lagos.

    Recall that the Federal Government had on Jan. 9 began comprehensive rehabilitation on the bridge due to several failed portions on it.

    According to Umahi, only two things are left to be done on the bridge before it will be formally opened to the public.

    “The Lane marking, that is, painting the lines on the road to indicate lanes and traffic flow; this should be completed within seven days.

    “Installing the solar-powered street lights will be done in seven days, but the most important thing is the lane marking; the moment the lane marking is done, we will open the road unofficially.’’

    He said that the official opening ceremony would be held later, combined with the launch of the coastal road project, when the President visits.

    Umahi acknowledged and praised the hard work of the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Korede Keisha and her team for successfully completing the Third Mainland Bridge repairs.

    The Chairman, House Committee on Works, Mr Akin Alabi, appreciated the work done so far, saying that people had been commending the project based on what they had seen in the media.

    He also acknowledged the vital role the bridge had played and how crucial it was to the area.

    Using the idiom, “a square peg in a square hole”, Alabi noted that the minister was perfectly suited for the job and had the necessary skills.

    He assured the minister of continued support from the parliament for his efforts.

    The bridge is a dual carriage way, with four lanes for vehicles on each side, making a total of eight lanes.

    The entire bridge covers a stretch of 11.8 kilometers.

  • Restriction on Third Mainland Bridge continues – FG

    Restriction on Third Mainland Bridge continues – FG

    The Federal Government has announced that traffic would be restricted from Lagos  Island to Iyana Oworo on the Third Mainland Bridge  from 12.00 a.m on Wednesday, to allow for repairs.

    The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night in Lagos.

    Kesha, who encouraged motorists to cooperate with traffic officials, apologised for any inconvenience that the restrictions might cause motorists.

    “The Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge, the Island-Iyana Oworo bound traffic will be restricted.

    “The restriction will be from the bridge from 12.00 a.m on Wednesday, March 6 to 12-noon on Thursday, March 7,  to allow the contractor execute a major aspect of the ongoing repair works on the bridge.

    “Consequently, the bridge will not be opened to Iyana-Oworo bound traffic during this period.

    “Thus, all road users plying this route are advised to use alternative routes during this period.

    “However, Iyana-Oworo to Island bound carriageway will be free for the use of only island bound motorists throughout the period,” she said.

  • FG announces total closure of Third Mainland Bridge

    FG announces total closure of Third Mainland Bridge

    The Federal Ministry of Works says both bounds of the carriageways of the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday.

    The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Monday.

    She said that the total closure was in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge.

    Keisha said it was to allow the contractor to execute a major aspect of the ongoing repair works on the bridge.

    “Consequently, the bridge would not be opened to traffic during this critical 24-hour period. Thus, all road users are advised to use alternative routes during this period.

    “Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch- free movements in order to minimize the discomfort during this critical 24-hours period.

    “While thanking the general public for their continued cooperation and understanding, please note that all inconveniences are highly regretted,” she said.

    The Lagos State Government also released notification for the planned total closure of the bridge

    The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, did this on Monday in Lagos.

    “All road users are advised to use alternative routes already provided during this period as the bridge will not be opened to traffic for 24-hours,” he said.

    While thanking the general public for their patience and cooperation, Osiyemi assured that the traffic management officials would be on ground to manage traffic and minimise inconveniences.

  • Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation continues

    Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation continues

    The Federal Government has announced that rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge will continue on Thursday.

    The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

    Kesha, who acknowledged the inconvenience that  traffic diversions might cause motorists, appealed for patience and cooperation by members of the public.

    She said that traffic would be diverted  to enable the contractor to continue comprehensive repairs.

    She said, ” This is to allow for timely completion of works on all sections of the bridge and to also ensure speedy hand-over of a newly-rehabilitated bridge to the motoring public with better comfort and smoother riding surfaces.”

    She said that traffic diversion would continue for the duration of the repairs, advising motorists to cooperate with traffic officials and plan their journeys accordingly.

    “Consequently, all Oworonshoki-bound motorists are hereby advised to continue to use alternative routes in the morning when the bridge would only be opened to the island-bound traffic.

    “Conversely, island-bound motorists are also advised to continue to use alternative routes in the afternoon when the bridge would only be available for Oworonshoki-bound traffic.

    “Motorists are further advised to cooperate with  traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements in order to minimise  discomfort during this period,” Kesha said.

    She said that the Federal Government was commitment to improving infrastructure for the benefit of road users.

  • JUST IN: FG shuts Third Mainland Bridge

    JUST IN: FG shuts Third Mainland Bridge

    The Federal Government has announced a 24 hours closure on the Third Mainland Bridge for Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island-bound traffic from midnight on Sunday, Feb. 18 to midnight on Monday, Feb  19.

    The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a statement on Saturday night, said the emergency measure was to help fix an important section of the bridge undergoing comprehensive repairs.

    She said motorists coming out of the Island and heading towards Oworonshoki would have full access on the bridge throughout the 24 hours closure.

    “Notification of 24 Hours Closure of Iyana-Oworonshoki – Lagos Island Bound Traffic From 12.00 a.m on Sunday February 18th to 12.00 am on Monday February, 19, 2024.

    “The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will not be available for 24 hours for motorists from Iyana Oworonshoki- Lagos Island bound.

    “Traffic resumes on Monday by 12.00 a.m on this bound. However, motorists coming out of the Island and heading towards Oworonshoki will have full access throughout the 24 hours closure.

    “The temporary 24 hours closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki- Adeniji Adele bound traffic is to enable the ministry carry out effective repairs on an important section of the bridge,” she said.

    Kesha advised motorists to use alternative routes, obey traffic regulatory officers and be patient with government as it continued repairs on the important infrastructure.

    “Consequent upon the above, Lagos Island Bound Motorists are hereby advised to use alternative routes,” she said.

    She listed the alternative routes to include Ojota-Ikorodu Road-Funsho Williams Avenue-Eko Bridge-Apogbon-CMS.

    Also listed was Ojota- Ikorodu Road- Jibowu – Yaba- Oyingbo-Iddo- Carter bridge- CMS as well as Gbagada- Anthony- Ikorodu Road- Funsho Williams – Eko Bridge- Apogbon-CMS.

    “Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch- free movements in order to minimize the discomfort during this repair period.

    “While thanking the general public for their past cooperation and understanding, please note that the Federal Government is committed to providing lasting infrastructures for the comfort of road users,” she said.