The federal government and Governor of Lagos State, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu have come under attack over the closure of Third Mainland bridge for
six months.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode
Popoola, announced that Third Mainland bridge will be closed likely on July
24th for another phase of repair works to begin.
Popoola said that consultations were on towards evolving
perfect traffic management architecture.
The recent development has stirred reactions from residents
in Lagos as they have expressed concern over traffic gridlock in the state.
Some Lagosians queried the government for taking such
decisions now despite having experienced almost three months lockdown in the
state.
Here are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@Akwalmoh “Why didn’t they carry out this said maintenance
when the country was in total lock down, after all some people on essentials
were allowed to move around.”
@Aunty_Tp “My dear governor Jide Sanwo-Olu with Eko Bridge
still closed, the New Costain bridge unfinished, the type of rainy season we haven’t
seen in a while, this is not the time to close Third Mainland bridge. Surulere
is going to be a total mess to get around!
@Chuchu231 “This is some real issues. Federal government
will just wake up one day and announce the closure of Third mainland Bridge
with no 1/2month prior notice. The CMS and COSTAIN routes will soon be
incapacitated by high load.”
@Fredhodut “Ahh, this is wickedness of the highest order.
Eko bridge was shut down shortly before the lockdown, up till now they never
opened it. What alternatives do they give to us now. God dey oh.”
@Adenaike “I really fail to understand how we do things in
this country. Most roads in Lagos are not fit to be so called. Shouldn’t the FG
give @followlasg and Sanwo-Olu time to finish the roads before closing Third
Mainland bridge? Do governments here get a kick out frustrating the people?
@NiceObum “Ikorodu road to island is partially closed from
stadium – it won’t help the situation to have both arteries closed.”
@Realanswerscom “A frustrated government, frustrating
citizens with their inability to deliver quality leadership.”
@Susandamsel3 “Lagos is about to be crazy, why didn’t they
do the work during lockdown naaa?
@Ekensmadus “The challenge with leadership in Africa is the
refusal to heed to the voice of the people! How do you close down 3rd Mainland
Bridge when other access roads are in their current state? Is this closure
really in our interest? Have we thought of the pain many will go through?
@Dammy_Sinzu “Eko bridge from alaka end has been closed since
March with nothing done so far and 3MB is about to witness same. I’m sorry for
this country.”
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