Motorists in Lagos may experience some gridlock and extended travel time as the Third Mainland Bridge has been rationally closed to traffic from Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

A statement by the federal government signed by Olukorede Kesha, the federal Controller of Works in Lagos, reveals the bridge will be closed for seven weeks to enable the contractor handling the comprehensive rehabilitation of the bridge to “continue work” earlier suspended on December 14, 2023 for the Yuletide.

According to a travel advisory; the 3 rd Mainland Bridge will be open from 12am to 12 noon, for motorists moving from Mainland to the Island – while those going to the mainland from the Island within that period would have to go through Eko Bridge—which is the Second Mainland Bridge.

On the other hand, from 12 Noon to Midnight, motorists from the Island to the Mainland will be able to use the bridge – while those going to the island from the mainland will use the Eko Bridge.