Is Varthur Bridge safe?
Further, the jurisdictional DCP and ACP traffic have been informed to provide an alternate route to the motorists taking this route and ensure there is no inconvenience caused to the general public. This decision is taken to prevent untoward incidents in general and public safety in particular. Users of this bridge and general public are requested to co-operate till the renovation work is undertaken by concerned agencies.
ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಕಳಿಗೆ ಬದಲಿ ಮಾರ್ಗವನ್ನು ಸೂಚಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ದೇಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ವರ್ತೂರು ಬ್ರಿಜ್ ನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗುಂಡಿಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಚ್ಚಲು ಸೂಕ್ತ ಕ್ರಮ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಗಮ ಸಂಚಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಡಾಂಬರೀಕರಣ ಮಾಡಲು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರ್ ಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೂಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ..
Report by Mr Somashekar, Chief Engineer, Road Infrastructure, BBMP
May 29th – No progress yet, from what we can see. Condition remains the same . As per the report by Mr. Somasekhara – Chief Engineer BBMP, the Load Bearing Test and Repairs need to happen soon.
https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bbmp-yet-begin-repair-work-varthur-bridge-672207.html
May 29th 12.45 p.m. Varthur Bridge progress UPDATE~
– Testing of the bridge is going on. Some tests were done yesterday and remaining tests happening today
– Non destructive testing (NDT) is completed. Testing samples are in the laboratory. After analysis, suitable rehabilitation process will be initiated.
– Analysis & reports will take 4-5 days
– Actual repair work will start in 15 days
We are waiting for the complete Official Report from BBMP!