191 Bridges Flagged Unsafe in Gujarat in Safety Check After Gambhira Bridge Collapse
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A state-wide inspection of bridges ordered after the Gambhira Bridge collapse has revealed that 191 small, medium and major bridges across Gujarat are in a severely dilapidated and unsafe condition. As a precautionary measure, the movement of heavy vehicles on all these bridges has been prohibited with immediate effect.
The Roads and Buildings Department has officially informed the Gujarat Legislative Assembly that 58 major, 67 medium and 36 minor bridges across the state are currently in a dangerous condition.
Inspection ordered after Gambhira Bridge tragedy
The state government had ordered a detailed inspection of bridges across Gujarat following the Gambhira Bridge collapse. The review was aimed at assessing the structural condition of bridges and identifying those that could pose a risk to commuters.
The inspection has now revealed that a significant number of bridges require urgent attention.
Five damaged bridges found in Ahmedabad, Vadodara
Ahmedabad district has 199 bridges, while Vadodara district has 238 bridges. An inspection of the bridges in both districts found around five bridges to be damaged. Restrictions have been imposed on the movement of heavy vehicles on these bridges as a safety measure.
New bridges to replace unsafe structures
The government said new and stronger bridges would be constructed in place of the unsafe structures, taking into account the availability of funds and technical requirements.
Until then, the movement of heavy vehicles on these bridges will remain restricted, with public safety being given priority.
