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Third Mainland Bridge: Comprehensive rehabilitation begins Nov. 1

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The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Saturday said comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would begin on Nov. 1 for a period of three months. Umahi said this during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon sections of the Third Mainland Bridge and

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Third Mainland Bridge is safe — Official

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2021 0

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, on Tuesday, reassured the public that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is structurally okay and safe for use. Popoola, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, urged Nigerians to disregard rumours that the bridge was shaking, as speculated on […]

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#EndSARS protesters block Third Mainland Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2020 0

The Adekunle section of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has been blocked by youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria. The protesters only allowed vehicles on emergency services to pass the third mainland bridge. According to the Punch, the protesters had earlier marched to Panti and Adekunle Police Station in a […]

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Phase one of Third Mainland Bridge repair is almost complete — Controller

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

On Friday, the Federal Works Controller in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, confirmed that repairs to the Third Mainland Bridge were progressing rapidly and that the first phase would be delivered on time in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that nearly all bad expansion joints were pulled out and would […]

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4 things closure of third mainland bridge means for Lagosians

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

Last month, the Federal Government, through the office of the Federal Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola announced partial closure of the third mainland bridge in Lagos, following a pressing need for maintenance work to be effected to prevent the structure from caving in sometime in the future. The third mainland bridge, which is […]

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There’s higher demand for LAGFERRY services since Third Mainland Bridge closure – MD

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2020 0

The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) on Tuesday has revealed that there had been a tremendous increase in the patronage of ferry services since Monday, the first day of work since the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge on July 24. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAGFERRY, Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, said this in an […]

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Sanwo-Olu inspects works on Third Mainland Bridge (photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on all motorists plying the partially shut Third Mainland Bridge to be patient all through the period the repair work will last. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal to commuters on Saturday, while on an inspection of the bridge and alternative routes rehabilitated by the State Government. The Governor also […]

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Third Mainland Bridge closure: Lagos govt. lists alternative routes

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has said it had been working on the alternative routes for motorists to ply, as the Third Mainland Bridge closes partially for repairs. Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu on Works and Infrastructure, made this known during a news briefing on Friday, July 23, at Ikeja. Adeyoye […]

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22-year-old jumps off Third Mainland Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

Lagos – The  Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA has begun a search for one 22-year-old Daibo Davis who jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday. The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the disclosure in an interview in Lagos on Saturday. He said that LASEMA was collaborating with some other agencies in […]

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Attempted suicide on third mainland bridge causes gridlock

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2018 0

A middle age man has attempted suicide by diving from the 3rd mainland bridge. Information reaching the Daily Times reveal the act was attempted right at the Ilaje axis into the Lagoon. The situation is the major cause of the standstill situation from Olopomeji/Carwash/Oworo/Alappere end.

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Fatal car crash on Third Mainland

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

Several casualties have been recorded following a fatal auto crash involving two vehicles and a school bus at Adekunle towards Oworo. More to follow

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Fatal accident on 3MB

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2017 0

Several casualties have been recorded following a fatal auto crash around UNILAG waterfront inward Lagos axis, This situation is the major cause of the stand still situation and heavy traffic gridlock backlog on the 3rdmbridge by Oworo/Carwash/Ogudu/Ifako entry points. More to follow

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Danfo passenger bus dangling on a divider on Third Mainland Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2017 0

A commercial bus ‎popularly called ‘danfo’ buses with passengers on board is currently hanging on a bridge divider facing the Lagos Lagoon. The incident occurred around Adeniji facing the University of Lagos waterfront axis on the busy Third Mainland Bridge – one of three bridges spanning the lagoon connecting the island districts of Ikoyi, Victoria […]

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Doctor jumps to death from Third Mainland Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2017 0

A medical doctor, simply identified as Orji has jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge, to his death. According to eye witness accounts, the man reportedly asked his driver to stop on the bridge. Then he opened the door of his Nissan X-trail SUV and jumped into the Lagoon, “The driver parked the car, the doctor […]