Sector
Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Lagos State, Nseobong
Akpabio, has denied announcing closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repair
work.
Akpabio said FRSC rather informed the
public that there would be diversions which would lead to delays during the
period of repairs.
In a statement, Akpabio said: ‘’ The
attention of FRSC has been drawn to alleged statements credited to it
that the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic during the repair.
This is not correct. To set the records straight, at no time did FRSC assert
that the bridge will be closed or shut during the proposed repair work.
’’Rather, the corps only informed the
public that there will be diversions and delays during the period. Therefore,
they are advised to strictly adhere to road signs, traffic rules and
regulations to avoid hitches.
”Also, the traffic information will be
communicated from time to time via radio, television, newspapers and social
media network.
’’The repair which is in phases will affect
traffic into Lagos from Ogudu and Oworonsoki expressway. Also out of Lagos to
same axis. However, the routes where there will be traffic restriction will be
communicated to the public soon”.