David Umahi, the Minister of Works said the Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially closed to traffic is set be opened to motorists within the next seven days.
He disclosed this in Lagos while inspecting ongoing projects in the state. He was 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.
“Officially, President Bola Tinubu will be commissioning the rehabilitated road when he will be commissioning the coastal road,” Umahi said.
He explained that 30 per cent of the cost of the 11.8-kilometre dual lanes project being handled by CCEC has been paid. The project was initially awarded at the cost of ₦21 billion.
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