Incomplete Railway under Bridge works causing accidents

Edi Bazar: The incomplete works of Talabkatta Railway under Bridge (RuB) has been posing a grave threat to the commuters. As many as 3 to 4 accidents have been taking place in the entire stretch almost every day for the last two months.

The first phase of RuB works was completed in mid-July and more than a month has been passed, and the second phase it yet to start. In the entire stretch, the condition of the road is bad and many commuters are facing hardships.

"Due to this incomplete works, the condition of the entire road has become bad and the new VDCC (Vacuum Dewatered Cement Concrete) road is not laid properly. The space between the old and the new road is around 6 to 8 inches. Due to this, accidents have become a common sight here. In these two months, many accidents have happened. The road must be leveled and the works should be completes as early as possible," said Abdul Rahman RTI Activist.

Speaking to The Hans India, Abdul Rahman said that according to the RTI, the works of the Talabkatta RuB was sanctioned more than a year ago, and Rs 18 lakh was also sanctioned, but the works started in mid-July. The first phase of the RuB is completed within 8 to 10 days, said Abdul Rahman.

Abdul Rahman said that the higher officials should take action against the contractor for delaying of works. If the works were sanctioned and the amount is released the works should be taken up and completed in time, he said.

According to residents, it is difficult for nearby houses during rains due to water logging under the RuB, said Rabbani Ali. Commuters also suffer a lot by this, and water will be logged for around an hour, he said.

Speaking on the issue, Talabchanchalam Corporator Nasreen Sultana said that the works of the next phase should be started within 15 days from the completion of first phase, but it was delayed by the contractor. The works will be started and completed in a week time, she said.