The Lagos State Police Command has assured motorists and Lagosians of adequate security along the designated diversions as the third mainland bridge will be closed from 12 midnight of Saturday 6th February to 7pm of same date.
The closure of the third mainland bridge is sequel to the on going repairs of the bridge at Oworonsoki end viz-a-viz movement of heavy equipment, materials, signboards and new Jersey to the working sites on the bridge.
The Lagos State Police Command has therefore deployed additional men to the working sites and diversions, to work with other security agencies, for traffic management and adequate protection of lives and property.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, also appealed to the general public, especially motorists to be patient and cooperate with security operatives who will be on duty at various points while the repairs last.