Months after shut down, government re-opens Third Mainland Bridge

Motorists can now heave a sigh of relief, as the popular Third Mainland Bridge was re-opened for use on Tuesday, after about four months of closure.
The bridge which was completed in 1990 by Julius Berger, connects Lagos Island to the Mainland. It was partially closed in July for rehabilitation and replacement of expansion joints.
The contract was awarded to Messrs Borini Prono Company Nig. Ltd at the cost of N1.05 billion.
At the re-opening occasion, Works Minister, Mike Onolememen said he was happy the project was delivered ten days ahead of the projected date.
The minister praised the contractors and agencies that provided security and effectively managed traffic during the period.
He said the contract was “completed at the awarded contract sum, devoid of variation”, assuring users of the bridge that no cause for alarm as “the structural elements are intact.”
Onolemenen while inspecting an expansion joint on the bridge, said that more work will be carried out on the laid pipes so that it would be strong enough to serve the street lights.
“We would take a step further and rehabilitate the street lights,” he added.
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