FG debunks rumors, says Third Mainland bridge is safe for use

The Federal Government has debunked rumours that the Third Mainland Bridge “is opened up”, “shaking”, and therefore, unsafe for motorists.

A video from Channels TV had earlier surfaced online showing faults on the bridge. However, the video has been found out to be an old one from 2019 when the bridge was scheduled for maintenance.

A statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Works and Housing, Mrs Boade Akinola, on Tuesday in Abuja, noted that Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engineer Olukayode Popoola, had found the claims to be false.

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The statement read, “The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos,
Engr Olukayode Popoola, has debunked insinuations making the rounds in social media that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has ‘opened up’ and ‘shaking’ and, therefore, unsafe to traffic
saying the claim was both false and unfounded.

“Giving an on-the-spot report on the Bridge, the Controller, who said he just drove along the Bridge without noticing any opening or experiencing any shaking as contained in the social media report,
advised members of the public, especially commuters, to ignore the insinuations, as the Bridge, which is receiving regular attention along with others across the country, is safe for use.”