1. The establishment of the Third Mainland Bridge - The longest bridge in Nigeria

The Third Mainland Bridge is currently the longest bridge in the country. The Third Mainland Bridge works in conjunction with 2 other bridges (the Carter and Eko bridges) connect Lagos Island with the mainland.

The bridge was commissioned in 1990 by the contemporary Head of Lagos state, General Ibrahim Babangida, being the longest bridge in entire the Africa which later was throned by the 6th October Bridge in 1996.

The Third Mainland Bridge spans 11.8 kilometers from Owonronshoki to the Adeniji Adele Interchange located in Lagos Island. In the midway on the bridge, there is a way that pave a way to Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba.

2. Its official name is not Third Mainland Bridge

As mentioned earlier, The Third Mainland Bridge was the name for the third bridge of 3 bridges that connect Lagos Island to the mainland. It becomes so popular that overshadows its official name “Ibrahim Babangida Bridge”.

3. Throughout the history of the Third Mainland Bridge: How many times of repair and the costs?

As revealed by General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in an interview, the eight-lane 3rd Mainland Bridge was built with less than N1n of investment.

By 2016, commuters crossing the bridge hit out at the bridge’s constructor for the vibration they felt during their drives on the bridge and cried out for urgent repair but the government had been neglecting the crisis for a long time before the upgrading of the bridge was executed on 8 July and completed on 30 October 2012. The cost for the 2012 repair was said to be even more than N1 billion.

Source: https://naijauto.com/market-news/history-of-the-third-mainland-bridge-3-things-you-should-know-1499[size=8pt][/size]

If u've ever travelled on 3rd mainland bridge, u'll know how frustrating it is in rush hours.
Most of the times, it's the awareness of each individual, that's why stick to these rules to help u and others get through this bridge safe n sound!

Respect the right of others' way: Don't try to yield others' way just to save some minutes. Moving in front of a vehicle and accidentally blocking others' path might be the direct reason for a conflict then an incident you regret your whole life.

Obey the traffic rules: Take notice of every single road sign along and stick to it. Should there be traffic police around, remember to follow their instructions.

Wear seat belt all the time: Hardly could one predict what will happen in that crowded flow of traffic. Protect yourself by wearing safety devices whenever you're on road: helmets for motorists and seat belts for car passengers.

Watch out bad moods: I mean both your mood and weather's mood. Avoid driving when you are unwell or stressed as well as slow down in unfavorable weather conditions.

Pay attention and know the blind spots: There are always few blind spots around your vehicle, so make sure you maintain safe distance with large trucks or buses. Tailgating them is always a potential risk, try to stay far enough from these giants on roads.

Source: https://naijauto.com/market-news/traffic-on-third-mainland-bridge-problems-and-solutions-after-20-years-of-operation-1267[color=#990000][/color]

Ohhhh Ibrahim Babangida Bridge

Hmm

Great Nigeria