Third Mainland Bridge: FG expresses satisfaction with level of work

The Federal Government will soon commence routine maintenance work on all bridges and roads in Lagos State after the completion of work on the replacement of the eight expansion joints of the Third Mainland Bridge.
The Minister of Works, Mr. Mike Onolememen, said this in Lagos on Thursday shortly after inspecting the Third Mainland Bridge to assess the extent of work carried out by the contractor, Messrs Borini Prono Company Nigeria Limited.
According to him, the routine maintenance of the bridges by the Federal Ministry of Works is meant to protect the assets from falling into disrepair and to make motoring smoother in the state.
The minister said the fact that the ministry was undertaking the maintenance of the bridges did not mean that their integrity was in doubt, adding that they were structurally stable.
Onolememen said the decision to focus on roads and bridges in Lagos was to emphasise the importance of the state to the nation’s economy, as 53 per cent of commercial activities was being carried out in the state.
On the extent of work on the Third Mainland Bridge, the minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, adding that the replacement of the expansion joints might finish by the end of October, one week ahead of the scheduled completion date.