The bridge has been partially closed to traffic in the last seven weeks.
The Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially closed to traffic is set be opened to motorists within the next seven days.David Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this in Lagos while inspecting ongoing projects in the4 state in the company of members of the Senate and House Committee on Works.“In the next seven days the bridge will be opened to ease traffic. I have directed the contractors to open the second lane in my name in seven days’ time.
He explained that the 11.8-kilometre dual lanes project being handled by CCEC was initially awarded at the cost of N21 billion, of which 30 per cent of the cost has been paid. Umahi however stated that there are some additional costs emanating from asphalt which was at N22,000 per square metre, solar light, and CCTV installation, among others. And this extra cost he said the government will pay as it is contractually obtainable.
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