FG Commissions Third Mainland Bridge CCTV Monitoring Centre, Rules Out Tolling

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, has commissioned the Third Mainland Bridge Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring centre.

Umahi, during the commissioning, emphasised that it was a key safety and infrastructure upgrade on the bridge as part of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to rehabilitate and secure critical federal bridges across the country.

The facility includes high-definition CCTV cameras covering the bridge deck and underwater sections, a dedicated surveillance boat, and two operational Hilux vehicles to support monitoring and rapid deployment.

The minister said the introduction of CCTV-based monitoring is to control speeding, prevent traffic obstructions, curb vehicle fires and deter suicide attempts on the bridge.

He explained that the system will allow real-time monitoring, with designated lay-bys on the bridge enabling enforcement without disrupting traffic flow.

The Minister also noted that the government has no plan to toll the rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.