FG Downplays Rumors On Third Mainland Bridge Safety

BoomRadioNG | November 10, 2021

The Federal Government has downplayed rumors that the 3rd Mainland Bridge has “opened up” and is “shaking”, therefore, unsafe for motorists.

Reacting to the rumor, Boade Akinola, spokesperson of the federal ministry of works, in a statement on Tuesday, said Olukayode Popoola, the federal controller of works in Lagos, drove on the bridge without noticing “any shaking” as claimed in the social media messages.

“The federal controller of works in Lagos, Engineer Olukayode Popoola, has debunked insinuations making the rounds in the social media that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has “opened up” and “shaking” and, therefore, unsafe to traffic saying the claim was both false and unfounded”

“Giving an on-the-spot report on the Bridge, the controller, who said he just drove along the Bridge without noticing any opening or experiencing any shaking as contained in the social media report, advised members of the public”

“Especially commuters to ignore the insinuations as the Bridge, which is receiving regular attention along with others across the country, is safe for use.”

Ademola Adejuwon