CHENNAI: The newly-widened Manapakkam Bridge close to MIOT Hospitals on Mount-Poonamallee High Road may not be formally open to the general public as but but an coincidence on the viaduct, on a congested stretch to Porur, has already claimed a lifestyles.
Venkatesan, 25, a resident of St Thomas Mount, used to be using pillion on a friend's motorbike on Wednesday afternoon when the two-wheeler smashed into tar drums lining the widened segment.
A couple of citizens of the realm and commuters be aware that there have also been a number of minor injuries on the widened carriageway, which officials expected would cut back site visitors snarls and congestion on the necessary thoroughfare.
The authorities concerned - that would be the state highways division and the police - are but to take away the tar drums that brought about the deadly coincidence or take steps to make what is a tricky stretch to navigate past more secure.
Police officers and highways officials stated the topic used to be not of their palms - the federal government is but to fix a date for the formal inauguration of the widened bridge.
Residents say the use of the bridge is perilous as a result of a curve in the road blindsides motorists. "The stretch has a sharp double bend on either side of the bridge, toward Porur and Mount," Manapakkam resident V Nagarajan stated. "It was always dangerous but the drums left along the stretch have increased the risk."
When TOI contacted state highways subdivisional officials, they stated they had been unaware about when the federal government would formally open the widened bridge. "We expected the opening to take place this week but are awaiting a nod from senior officials. We don't have a say in such things," an authentic stated.
Asked about another criticism of citizens, who say a portion of the bridge remains in part closed, the authentic stated: "Motorists are using the original carriageway of the bridge. Only the extended part, which is almost 12m wide, is not yet ready to be used."
Venkatesan, 25, a resident of St Thomas Mount, used to be using pillion on a friend's motorbike on Wednesday afternoon when the two-wheeler smashed into tar drums lining the widened segment.
A couple of citizens of the realm and commuters be aware that there have also been a number of minor injuries on the widened carriageway, which officials expected would cut back site visitors snarls and congestion on the necessary thoroughfare.
The authorities concerned - that would be the state highways division and the police - are but to take away the tar drums that brought about the deadly coincidence or take steps to make what is a tricky stretch to navigate past more secure.
Police officers and highways officials stated the topic used to be not of their palms - the federal government is but to fix a date for the formal inauguration of the widened bridge.
Residents say the use of the bridge is perilous as a result of a curve in the road blindsides motorists. "The stretch has a sharp double bend on either side of the bridge, toward Porur and Mount," Manapakkam resident V Nagarajan stated. "It was always dangerous but the drums left along the stretch have increased the risk."
When TOI contacted state highways subdivisional officials, they stated they had been unaware about when the federal government would formally open the widened bridge. "We expected the opening to take place this week but are awaiting a nod from senior officials. We don't have a say in such things," an authentic stated.
Asked about another criticism of citizens, who say a portion of the bridge remains in part closed, the authentic stated: "Motorists are using the original carriageway of the bridge. Only the extended part, which is almost 12m wide, is not yet ready to be used."
Manapakkam Bridge, yet to open, claims life
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