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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Apr 26: Cracks have appeared on Pumpwell flyover, reportedly due to the rains that lashed the city early morning on Saturday, April 25.
In addition to the cracks, the rain water has accumulated on both sides of the service road. The water was removed in a hurry using JCB machine.
The movement of vehicles on the flyover has lessened due to the lockdown over coronavirus pandemic. People are of the opinion that the cracks in the flyover will invite danger when the traffic increases once the lockdown gets over.
It is said that the unscientific work carried out in the construction of the flyover is the cause of these cracks. The flyover was thrown open to public in the beginning of this year after 10 years since the launch of the project and repeated delays. The last few months saw the work being taken up at a hurried pace in order to meet the January 31 deadline.
The unseasonal rain that lashed the city on Saturday was moderate compared to the heavy downpour that the city usually witnesses during the monsoon season. If the cracks indeed developed due to the rain, the authorities would need to take immediate measures to ensure that no further damage is done during the upcoming rainy season.