Bridge suppose to be ready in 18 months, still not complete even after four years

Lokmat News Network

Nagpur, March 21

A small 30-40 meter bridge on the Maharajbagh Road, which was supposed to have been completed in 18 months, is still not ready even after four years. A shocking reason has come to light for non-completion of the bridge. It has been learnt that the research report of the bridge has not been handed over to Dhantoli Zone office and hence the amended proposal is yet to be accepted. Certain changes have been made and a new proposal has been developed with an additional expense of Rs1.5 crores for the bridge.

Construction of the bridge started in 2018 with a cost of about Rs3.50 crores. Later some new aspects were added to its design. In 2020, the work came to a standstill due to the lockdown.

Centering was put on one side of the old bridge and iron cage was put on the otherside, but concreting could not be done on it. As a result, the iron cage (made out of TMT bars) rusted. However, a new bridge has been constructed on one side and vehicular movement has started over it.

But trees are coming right in front of both the bridges being built on either side of the old bridge.

Currently, the foundation work is going on. After the new bridge is ready on both sides of the old bridge, the old bridge will be broken and a new one constructed on it.

But when the old bridge will be broken, has not been decided yet. The old bridge has become narrow due to barricading from both sides and there have been potholes, which have not been filled. An attempt was made to contact the concerned NMC officer in this regard, but he did not answer any questions.