Residents demand speedy completion of bridge tasks

Residents have raised complaints over the delay within the building of bridges throughout the town, and have demanded that the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) expedite and full the work earlier than the Northeast monsoon.

T. Nagar resident V.S. Jayaraman stated the delay in finishing the development of a bridge on Usman Road, which was alleged to be prepared final yr, would have an effect on monsoon preparedness within the neighbourhoods.

Residents who complained about civic points, akin to sewage overflow close to the development website weren’t positive if the issues would persist through the monsoon.

“In a bid to enhance monsoonpreparedness, the bridge work must be expedited. Damaged sewer networks within the neighborhood of such tasks must be restored. Moreover, the highway width has decreased due to the work, stopping residents from accessing bylanes,” he stated.

B. Kannan, one other resident, stated the work must be expedited to permit stormwater to empty from the realm to the canal in CIT Nagar. “The authentic alignment of the bridge, obtained underneath the RTI, was totally different. We are frightened in regards to the affect of the venture on flooding. If the bridge is accomplished forward of the Northeast monsoon, rain preparedness could be improved,” he stated.

R. Saravanan, a resident within the western elements of the town, stated the bridge on Sannathi Street, connecting E.V.R. Periyar Salai and Union Road, was anticipated to ease visitors congestion in areas, akin to Maduravoyal, Nolambur, and Ambattur.

Residents have demanded the completion of labor on Ganesapuram Bridge and fieldculvert throughout the railway observe. Corporation officers stated the bridge on Sannathi Street can be accomplished this month, including land acquisition for Ganesapuram Bridge had been taken up final week.