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FG Reopens Newly Renovated 3rd Mainland Bridge, LASTMA Urges Motorists To Maintain Speed Limits
FG reopens newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge following the successful completion of repair works.
LASTMA warns urge motorists to maintain speed limits on the newly renovated 3rd Mainland Bridge.
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday April 4th announced the full reopening of the newly renovated 3rd Mainland Bridge following the successful completion of repair works by the Federal Government.
“Dear Lagosians,
I am pleased to announce the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge after extended repair works have been completed to ensure its safety and efficiency for all residents,” Sanwo-Olu said in a statement.
“As we embrace the smoother journeys that the newly renovated bridge provides, it also calls for a renewed emphasis on road safety. Our shared commitment to safety ensures not only our wellbeing but also the wellbeing of other road users.”
In a separate statement, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, also urge motorists to maintain speed limits while driving on the long stretch of the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge.
According to Bakare Oki, the comprehensively repaired bridge is now fascinating to drive on and this may be too tempting and risky not to observe 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,” LASTMA boss said.
The General Manager also urged motorists to obey every traffic signs 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 over speeding while using the bridge and any other link roads across the State”.
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.
The LASTMA boss however cautioned owners/drivers of vehicles to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before playing the bridge as the Agency would frown at any avoidable obstacles capable of hindering vehicular movements on the flyover.
