A concern Nigerian has urged the Socio – Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) to demand cost of the yearly repairs of the Lagos State Third Mainland Bridge.
Dr Tunji Akintade who reacted to the closure of the bridge, decried that annually repairs are carried out on the Third Mainland Bridge without a lasting solutions.
While reacting to Credible News publication on the temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge, Akintade described the yearly repairs as a conduit pipe that proffers no solutions to the bridge.
He, therefore called on SERAP to demand the cost of the annual exercise and consider holistic repair that can last the seasonal repairs.
According to Akintade, the segmental repair of the Third Mainland Bridge has been undergoing same repair each session with any permanent solutions in sight.
Dr Akintade who lauded the concept of using concrete for the repair of the bridge as suggested by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, stated that the suggestion may work better than asphalt repair.
His words: “To me this 3rd mainland bridge repair had been a conduit because I can’t remember a year of any administration that this bridge will not be under one repair or the other.
“I am aware of the length of the bridge and segmental repair. I have observed with dismay interwoven segment undergoing same repair each session.
“SERAP is hereby called to demand for the cost of this exercise and probably to consider holistic repair that can last this seasonal.
“Again, ENGR Umahi concept of concrete may work better rather than asphalt repair with its antecedant pains to commuter and other road user.
“I hope this post will not be taken as entertainment but expressions of pains of upright citizens who knows what to demand.”
Recall that Monday, the Federal Government announced the closure of certain sections of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State for repair work.
It said motorists will not have access to the ramps connecting Adekunle and Ebute Meta for the next two weeks.
However, the main deck of the 11.8km bridge will remain open to traffic.
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor responsible for the project, began the closure at 9 a.m. on Monday.
The repairs will be carried out in two phases, with the closed sections being addressed first, followed by the other two ramps.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, emphasized that the closure is necessary for comprehensive repairs.
Works Minister David Umahi assured that the repairs would be conducted during weekend nights to minimize inconvenience for road users.
During the closure, motorists are advised to seek alternative routes such as Ikorodu Road, Murtala Mohammed Way, Ojota, and Gbagada.
The Third Mainland Bridge is a vital transportation link and these repairs are part of ongoing efforts to maintain its structural integrity.
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