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A commercial vehicle (Danfo) met with a tragic accident on Wednesday on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as confirmed by Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator of NEMA. The collision caused two passengers, both adults, to be thrown off the 18-seater bus and into the Lagos...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed his delight and gratitude to Lagosians upon the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge after extensive repair works. He commended the residents for their patience and resilience during the period of closure, emphasizing their vital role...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's announcement of the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was met with a mixed response from residents. While some expressed gratitude and optimism for the improved infrastructure and future projects like the Fourth Mainland Bridge, others voiced concerns...

As the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos reopens today after extensive repair works, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) issues a crucial advisory to motorists. General Manager Olalekan Bakare Oki emphasizes the importance of adhering to speed limits and obeying traffic...

A Nigerian swimming enthusiast, Dare Akinrodoye, undertook a remarkable journey on March 30, 2024, swimming the entire 11-kilometer length of the Third Mainland Bridge to raise awareness about mental health issues among youths. Fondly called Coach Dreh, Akinrodoye spent over two hours submerged...

The recent collapse of a bridge in Baltimore has sparked anxiety among Nigerians about the safety of bridges in their own country. Concerns have been raised about the structural integrity of bridges across Nigeria, especially in light of past incidents of bridge failures. Many Nigerians took to...

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 24-hour total closure of both bounds of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, starting from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday. The closure is part of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge and aims to facilitate a crucial phase of repair...

The Federal Ministry of Works has declared a 24-hour closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki to the Lagos Island section of the iconic Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Beginning at midnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024, and lasting until the following midnight, the closure aims to facilitate essential...

The Lagos State Government has announced plans for the commencement of repairs on the Third Mainland Bridge, a crucial infrastructure connecting Lagos Island to the Mainland. This decision comes as part of the ongoing maintenance efforts initiated by the Federal Ministry of Works, focusing on...

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, announced that a comprehensive overhaul of the Third Mainland Bridge's asphalt layers will begin in late January 2024. This repair work is long overdue as no significant maintenance has been conducted on the bridge for the...

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to facilitate critical repair and rehabilitation work. The closure is scheduled to take place from midnight on Saturday, October 21, until midnight on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Federal...