Chief Minister admits to flaws in Bhopal's 90-degree bridge, vows action
Days after India Today flagged the peculiar construction of a rail overbridge (ROB) in Bhopal, which has an almost 90-degree turn, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister admitted to the flaw and promised strict action against the builders.The 648-metre bridge in Aishbagh, built at a cost of Rs 18 crore, features a sharp 90-degree turn, with residents pointing out that it could become a hotspot for accidents.advertisementAfter several reports on the flawed design of the bridge, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the technical fault in the construction of the Aishbagh ROB would be rectified.
"The work to rectify the technical fault in the construction of the Aishbagh ROB has already begun. Those responsible for it will be identified and action will be taken," the Chief Minister said.Yadav said the bridge would be inaugurated only after the technical fault was resolved.
Authorities said the Bhopal bridge would be redesigned
THE BRIDGE WITH A WRONG TURNThe bridge was constructed to eliminate long delays at the railway crossing for lakhs of commuters. While one portion was being built by the Public Works Department, the Railways was handling the other part.Even after the bridge's flawed design sparked a wave of criticism, officials defended it.advertisement"Due to the metro station, there is limited availability of land at the point. Due to the lack of land, there was no other option," chief engineer of the PWD (bridge department), VD Verma, told PTI.However, amid mounting pressure, authorities said the bridge would be redesigned after the Railways agreed to provide additional land.PWD sources had previously told India Today that the modifications would include dismantling the existing railing at the sharp 90-degree turn. The sharp turn would be converted into a more gradual curve, thereby increasing the bridge's width by around three feet.This additional space will significantly ease the movement of vehicles.- Ends
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