Lagos temporary bridge closure could add to traffic chaos

People in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, are gearing up for further traffic chaos as the state authorities plans the temporary closure of one of the city's key routes.

The authorities have announced that the third Mainland Bridge will close for 3 days to carry out upkeep investigations.

The closure is due to start at midnight on Thursday and should end 72 hours later on Sunday night.

The 11.8km (7 miles) bridge is one of the primary crossing points in Lagos city, which covers the mainland and a series of islands, is frequently blighted by traffic jams.

Major upkeep are due to begin at the end of the year or at the beginning of 2019, however it is not clear how long they'll go on for.

The third Mainland Bridge is the continent's 2nd longest bridge.

The local authorities have produced a map of alternative ways of getting round the metropolis.