The Lagos State Government (LASG) announced that Third Mainland Bridge will be closed for tests for four days. It became evident at once that tons of Lagosians would be stuck in traffic for hours.
The temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge is effective.
Closure from :
* Carwash inward Third Mainland Bridge
* Ilubirin inward Third Mainland BridgeMotorists are advised to use the alternative routes. #3MBClosure pic.twitter.com/7jMznNWJaZ
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) August 24, 2018
Many people have suggested alternative routes. Wema Bank also alerted people to other alternative forms of transportation. You know like flying, and sailing.
Alternative routes to the closed Third Mainland Bridge include the Eko Bridge, Ikorodu Ferry Terminal and of course the Helipad. 😉
Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/viPNJZO7vc— Wema Bank (@wemabank) August 24, 2018
As expected, this closure of a major commute has caused unprecedented stress and traffic across the state. See reactions below;
1.Those who are happy with the closure;
So third mainland bridge is blocked and it’s automatically a day off from work 😆
— UNCLE TEEJAY 🇳🇬 (@ayotunde_abdul) August 24, 2018
2. People who are wondering about the hype a.k.a Non-Lagosians;
Lagos people act like their lives depend on Third Mainland Bridge. So they closed it and y’all didn’t die? 😂😂
— Juicy George Amadi (@ajuicygeorge) August 24, 2018
3. Silver Lining Seers:
So the Third Mainland Bridge closure was not half as bad as I feared even though it took almost 3 hours to get home. Funny how little ‘sufferings‘ like this make Nigerians so strong and resilient.
— Genevieve Craig (@gviv_craig) August 24, 2018
4. Folks who are considering the Spiritual influence:
And Third Mainland Bridge has been closed.The Lord be with us all in Lagos for the next three days😅
— Feyisayo.O. (@feyi_sayor) August 23, 2018
5. Folks that are professional pedestrians:
Because of third mainland bridge, I legit trekked from yaba to CMS today with my friend 😀 pic.twitter.com/9MS2H1Tsbx
— OgheneKaro 🇳🇬 🇿🇦 (@DifferentKaro) August 24, 2018
Third mainland bridge wahala😢.. so thats how i walked from island to ijora 😓 thank God for that osha prapra driver, I'm sure some people are still stuck in traffic😑😑
— NWANERIAKU 😊 (@Dasucre) August 24, 2018
6. Folks still asking questions:
I'm about to leave home in V.I to the mainland. Have they really closed third mainland bridge? If yes, where I go use wey traffic no go break my back? Somebody help a brother… 🙏🏾
— Ediye (@iamOkon) August 24, 2018
how is the third mainland bridge like?
— Ayo bakare (@Oduye93Ayo) August 24, 2018
7. Government Advisers:
It's going to be a stressful 4 days for those who ply Third Mainland Bridge, as it will be closed for maintenance from Aug 23-26. I think Lagos Govt. Should pay attention to transportation by water, cos right now it should be an alrernative for some people plying that route.
— Umeh and 99 others (@UMEHoma) August 20, 2018
You plan to close the third mainland bridge and the main alternative route is occupied by tankers and heavy duty trucks and no plan to remove them, it goes no show how insensitive this government is.
— Erusiafe Aghogho (@ErusiafeA) August 20, 2018
70% of A city of over 20 million people rely on the third mainland bridge (built in the 70's.)
No new bridges has been built, the vast potential of water transport remains untapped, yet we find a way to praise Ambode n his predecessors.Our passion for mediocrity stinks.
— TCHIKAY (@chyke777) August 24, 2018
Are you affected by the Third Mainland Bridge closure? What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments.
Ndewoo!