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Radio Nigeria driver plunges into lagoon from Third Mainland bridge

On November 3, 20188:19 amIn Newsby Tony

A driver with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, on Friday, jumped into the lagoon from the third mainland bridge in Lagos.

Third Mainland Bridge re-opens: Motorists, commuters recount experience

On August 27, 201811:31 amIn Newsby Nwafor

LAGOS—THE ever- busy Third Mainland Bridge closed for investigative maintenance test was reopened, yesterday, at about 5 pm for vehicular movement against 12 midnight, initially scheduled, as residents, motorists, commuters heaved a sigh of relief.

Third Mainland Bridge Day 1: We feel your pain, inconvenience LSG tells residents

On August 25, 20185:59 amIn Newsby Tony

The Lagos State Government has reassured residents and motorists of seamless traffic movement during the three-day closure of Third Mainland Bridge for investigative maintenance test, which commenced Thursday and expected to end midnight tomorrow, Sunday, August 26th.

Third Mainland Bridge: Tests completed on 15 expansion joints as commuters groan

On August 24, 201810:29 pmIn Newsby Tony

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti on Friday said tests on 15 expansion joints on the Third Mainland Bridge had been completed.

Third Mainland Bridge closure: road users applaud agencies on smooth traffic

On August 24, 20181:59 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

Motorists and other road users on Friday poured praises on traffic management agencies for sustaining smooth traffic flow, in spite of the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge.

Third Mainland bridge closure: Tankers, trucks take over alternative routes

On August 24, 20187:59 amIn Headlines, Metro, Newsby adekunle

THE temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge to allow for a three-day investigative maintenance test prior to its repair began last night with strong indications that serious hardship awaits motorists and other road users in Lagos. Reason: Most of the alternative routes announced by the Lagos State Government are currently blocked by trucks.

Third Mainland Bridge : FG, LASG deploy traffic personnel to alternative routes

On August 23, 201812:03 amIn Newsby adekunle

AS the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government commences a three-day investigative maintenance test on the Third Mainland Bridge from midnight, August 22, the Lagos State Government has assured residents of free flow of traffic, urging motorists and residents to comply with all traffic rules and directional signs to alternative routes during the period.

THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE: LASG announces 4 day closure, calls for understanding

On August 20, 20187:45 amIn Newsby Nwafor

THE Lagos State Government has said that the Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily shut for four days beginning from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26, 2018 to allow for investigative maintenance test to be carried before embarking on proper repairs in future.

24 escape death as fire guts vehicles on Third Mainland Bridge

On August 15, 20187:50 pmIn Newsby adekunle

No fewer than 24 passengers, Wednesday, escaped being roasted to death, when fire gutted two vehicles on Third Mainland Bridge.