Days after a railway overbridge (RoB) built near Aishbagh Stadium in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal became the talk of the town even before its official launch, the authorities have said the bridge will be redesigned, NDTV reported.
According to the report, the bridge drew attention over its 90-degree L-shaped turn on one section. Any motorist approaching that turn even at a slow speed would find it challenging to take the turn. A high- to moderate-speed turn would be impossible, or lead to an accident, the report added.
After local residents raised concerns over potential risks to commuters, the authorities said the turn will be expanded by three feet, which would enable a more rounded approach.
As per the report, photos and videos of the rail overbridge had gone viral on social media, with many calling the design "ridiculous" and dangerous.
As per the report, the railway department has given permission to expand the bridge, the authorities have said. Congress spokesperson Abhinav Barolia said the "looks like something out of a video game, extremely dangerous."
"I was passing by here, then I wanted to see the bridge. This bridge has three sharp turns that are extremely dangerous. There's a 100 per cent chance of accidents happening here. The bridge is good, but turning is not good at all. Mostly, accidents can happen here. Breakers and turns are quite dangerous. There should be more space here, too," local resident Nida Khan was quoted by NDTV as saying.
The construction began in March 2023 and was slated to be completed in 18 months. However, the project has taken over 36 months due to delays, including the shifting of electrical lines and coordination issues between the Public Works Department and the railways.
Despite its intended purpose of reducing travel time and easing traffic in the Aishbagh area, the bridge became a subject of public concern due to its design and construction delays, the report added.
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