Commuters Stranded As Floods Take Over Third Mainland Bridge, Other Areas In Lagos [Videos]

Thousands of road users and commuters are currently stranded as floods took over major roads, including the famous Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday morning.

The floods were as a result of heavy rain which started around 3am on Wednesday. 

In multiple videos and pictures seen by SaharaReporters, Iyana-Oworo, Olopo meji area heading to 3rd Mainland Bridge is currently completely flooded, causing long traffic that extends to Alapere area of the state. 

A resident, Cmion said, “This flooding happens every year in Lagos. Every damn year, what the hell is the government doing to curb it, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.”

Econ Intelligence also wrote: “ALERT: The area of Iyana-Oworo and Olopo meji on the route to 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos is currently experiencing severe flooding this morning, resulting in heavy traffic congestion that stretches all the way to Alapere. Temporary avoid the area and make use of alternative routes.”