Hyderabad: Bio-diversity flyover likely to re-open in 10 days

No flaws in the design of the Bio-diversity flyover and is likely to be reopened in 10 days after getting approval from the government, said GHMC commissioner Lokesh Kumar on Wednesday. The report from the experts will be submitted to GHMC which seeks permission from the government to open the flyover, Lokesh Kumar said.

The accident on the flyover took place due to the speed of the vehicle crossing 40 kmph.

Lokesh said that around 540 vehicles have been penalised for travelling beyond the limited speed and this will be continued further if any vehicle found exceeding the speed that limited to 40 kmph.

A report from the experts on the flyover design has been received which stated that there is no flaw in the structure of the flyover, said Lokesh adding that a decision of closing the flyover on weekends will be taken after discussing with the police.

However, the committee suggested rumble strips, cutters, signages and side barriers as safety measures. Apart from recommendations, the GHMC is also planning to set up barricades on the flyover in zig-zag manner during non-peak hours to avoid any mishaps.

It is also learned that the government is planning to impose heavy fines if not maintained the vehicle speed at 40 kmph.

On the other hand, leading experts opposed the committee's report and said it was unsafe. According to Dr. SP Anchuri, India vice-president and infrastructure expert of the Structural Engineers World Congress, the flyover is risky for the commuters due to two S-type curves, one after the other at a very short distance.