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The Second Niger Bridge, proposed during the 1978/79 political campaign by then-candidate Shehu Shagari of the National Party of Nigeria, is similar to the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
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Osiyemi said: "Dear Lagos Residents, We're pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume full operations on April 4th, 2024, following extensive repairs.
Kesha said the Federal Government wished to inform the motoring public that it was currently working on plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge.
The boat took Umahi who is a civil engineer and his team to inspect the Third Mainland Bridge, Carter Bridge, and Eko Bridge, the oldest of the three bridges linking the Lagos Island to the Mainland.
Umahi said part of the repair work at the bridge which has been scheduled to reopen in the coming days, includes the installation of CCTV to combat crime and illegal mining around the bridge.