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India Today
26-06-2025
- General
- India Today
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 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 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 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 after the bridge's flawed design sparked a wave of criticism, officials defended 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 amid mounting pressure, authorities said the bridge would be redesigned after the Railways agreed to provide additional 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 additional space will significantly ease the movement of vehicles.- Ends
News18
12-06-2025
- General
- News18
Bhopal's 90-Degree Railway Bridge Reminds Everyone Of Temple Run Game, Here's Why
Last Updated: A railway overbridge (RoB) constructed in Bhopal with a strange 90-degree turn has left social media users baffled. A photo of a railway overbridge (RoB) constructed in Bhopal has gone viral on social media because of a unique yet dangerous feature – its 90-degree sharp turn. Constructed near Aishbagh Stadium, the bridge's dangerous turn may not have been an oversight. The officials associated with the construction of the railway overbridge cited the lack of land in the area and the presence of a nearby metro rail station, a report in PTI stated. That the sharp angle wasn't an engineering fault but a design choice. '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. The purpose of the RoB is to connect the two colonies." Only small vehicles will run on this overbridge, he said, adding that heavy vehicles will not be allowed to use it. 'It will be operated with full safety and the speed of vehicles as per the instructions of the Indian Road Congress," PTI quoted Public Works Department (Bridge Department) Chief Engineer V D Verma as saying. Built at a reported cost of Rs 18 crore, the bridge is yet to be operational for the public. A photo of the odd structure soon circulated on social media platform 'X' with many raising concerns regarding the 90-degree turn and it could potentially be dangerous for motorists. People also hilariously compared the bridge to the popular Temple Run game. The bridge reminded folks on the Internet of a clock tower built in Bihar that made national headlines earlier this year. This shabbily painted, poorly finished, concrete clock tower in Bihar Sharif, built under 'Smart City' project, had its clock stop working within 24 hours of the production cost? Only ₹40 lakh! Just 40 lakhs for this architectural marvel! Hats off! — THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) April 6, 2025 The clock tower built in Bihar Sharif was made functional in a haste during Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Pragati Yatra, a report in Dainik Bhaskar stated. However, in a day's time after its setup, the clock stopped ticking. It is said that thieves barged into the structure to steal copper wires. The tower stood lifeless thereafter. The time it displayed (as seen in widely-circulated photos) twice a day was 4:20. Life plans made how life turns out 😂 #ClockTower — Manda Bendre 🇮🇳 (@mabend2) April 7, 2025 Close-up shots of the clock tower showed a lack of workmanship with no intricate design. It was rough around the edges and the incomplete concrete frame was painted in white. Others dug up photos of what the clock tower was destined to look like in its final form, which was far from reality.
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
₹18 crore Bhopal bridge with sharp 90-degree turn sparks safety concerns: ‘Is this an engineering marvel?'
A newly constructed bridge in Bhopal has become the talk of social media because of its peculiar 90-degree turn. Pictures of the railway over bridge near Aishbagh Stadium in Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns about safety among internet users. People are worried that it could become a potential risk to commuters. 'This is the Aishbagh rail-over-bridge in Bhopal. PWD civil engineers took 10 yrs to create this modern engineering marvel. Apart from being a traffic choke point, that 90° turn is a disaster waiting to happen, unless there's proper banking, signage, speed breakers, and lighting. All the best to those who'll have to use it and Hoover medal for engineering team responsible for this,' an individual wrote while sharing a picture of the bridge on Facebook. Officials associated with the project told PTI that the bridge was constructed in such a way due to the 'paucity of land and the presence of a metro rail station nearby.' Public Works Department (Bridge Department) Chief Engineer V D Verma argued that this was the only option for building the bridge. Verma told PTI, '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. The purpose of the RoB is to connect the two colonies.' He added that heavy vehicles will not be allowed on the bridge and it will only accommodate small ones. "It will be operated with full safety and the speed of vehicles as per the instructions of the Indian Road Congress,' he added. According to the outlet, the bridge, built at a cost of ₹18 crore, is supposed to save time for people of the Aishbagh area by eliminating their need to wait at the railway crossing or take a long detour to reach their destination. The overbridge is 648 metres long and 8.5 metres wide.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
In Bhopal, a bridge with 90-degree turn draws criticism, minister says will look into it
A railway overbridge near Aishbagh Stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has run into controversy just as it nears completion – not for delays or cost overruns, but for what some critics say is a fundamental design flaw that could make it unsafe for motorists. Concerns have been raised around the bridge's sharp, almost 90-degree turn, which vehicles must negotiate soon after ascending. With the Congress taking to social media to take a jab at the design, the state PWD Minister Rakesh Singh promised to look into the issue. 'Whenever a bridge is made, a lot of technical considerations are taken into account. So if there are such allegations, we will look into it,' he said, while dismissing the Congress party's concerns as baseless and politically motivated. Constructed at Rs 18 crore, the 648-metre-long, 8.5-metre-wide overbridge is intended to link the congested areas of Mahamai Ka Bagh, Pushpa Nagar, and the railway station zone with New Bhopal. Conceived as a relief project, it promised to eliminate long wait times at railway crossings and spare residents a circuitous detour that many have endured for over a decade. Government estimates suggested that the bridge would benefit around three lakh commuters daily. The bridge, whose construction began in March 2023, has also faced delays. Initially set for completion in 18 months, it is only now approaching readiness after more than 36 months, delayed by factors such as the shifting of electrical lines and coordination issues between the Public Works Department and the Railways. Public Works Department (Bridge Department) Chief Engineer V D Verma told PTI, '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. The purpose of the RoB is to connect the two colonies.' Only light vehicles will run on this overbridge, he said, adding that heavy vehicles will not be allowed. — With PTI inputs
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
A railway overbridge in Bhopal with 90 degrees turn raises eyebrows. People question its safety
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A railway overbridge (RoB) built near Aishbagh Stadium in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has become the talk of the town even before its official launch as it has a peculiar 90 degrees turn, with locals residents raising concerns over potential risks to associated with its construction argue that they had no other option than building it this way given the paucity of land and the presence of a metro rail station RoB, which is almost ready, is aimed at facilitating the movement of people from Mahamai Ka Bagh, Pushpa Nagar, and the station area to New its construction began in March 2023, the government had said that once it becomes operational, people of Aishbagh area will neither have to wait at the railway crossing nor will they have to take a long detour. It also claimed that about three lakh people will benefit from it every overbridge, built at a cost of Rs 18 crore, is 648 metres long and 8.5 metres wide, the officials due to its ninety degree turn, social media users as well as local residents have raised question marks over its kind of turn can lead to accidents as vehicles may find it difficult to negotiate the turn due to the angle, they Public Works Department (Bridge Department) Chief Engineer V D Verma told PTI, "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. The purpose of the RoB is to connect the two colonies." Only small vehicles will run on this overbridge, he said, adding that heavy vehicles will not be allowed to use it."It will be operated with full safety and the speed of vehicles as per the instructions of the Indian Road Congress," he the closure of the Aishbagh railway crossing, there was a demand for a railway overbridge in this area.
