Lagos Govt Suspends Traffic Diversion On Third Mainland Bridge

The Lagos State government has postponed planned palliative work on the deteriorating sections of the Third Mainland Bridge, which were originally scheduled for September 17 and 24, 2023.

As residents in the Agege area of Lagos State are grappling with severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on a Saturday.

VerseNews gathered that the continuous rainfall, which has persisted for over eight hours, has raised concerns about the safety of residents and their property. Many are at risk of losing their lives and belongings.

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhaji Mustapha Habib Ahmed, has ordered the immediate release of relief materials to those taking refuge in four churches in the affected areas.

He urged residents to exercise caution as the rainfall may continue for several more hours.

NEMA and other emergency agencies are assessing flashpoints, engaging with affected communities, and providing immediate solutions.

Vulnerable groups have been relocated to temporary safety facilities, and efforts are being made to salvage water-impacted properties.

There is an urgent need for essential supplies such as children’s clothing, women’s clothing, mattresses, antiseptics, and other immediate assistance to help around 200 people affected in Orile Agege Local Government Area.

The heavy downpour across Lagos has led to the postponement of palliative work on the Third Mainland Bridge, with new dates yet to be announced.