The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, OLUKOREDE KESHA has expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of a smooth ride till the commencement of comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024.

KESHA gave the assurance during an on-the-spot assessment of the repairs on the bridge.

During the inspection, the controller stopped on various portions between Iyana-Oworo and Adeniji-Adele where corrective repairs had been done on a 9.7-kilometre stretch of the Lagos Island in-bound lane.

She stated that the construction done was just palliative work to keep the highway in good condition pending the comprehensive rehabilitation scheduled for January 2024.

KESHA said that some of the components needed for the comprehensive rehabilitation works were being imported for the emergency repairs to begin.

She added that what the Federal Ministry of Works had been doing before now was attending to failed portions, adding that the comprehensive rehabilitation would involve total removal and replacement of the asphalt surface.

According to her, damaged ramps and expansion joints would be replaced, in addition to the painting of the parapet walls and other major repairs.