Ludhiana: Year later, repair of elevated road crash barriers begins
Hindustan TimesThe elevated highway in Ludhiana, built at the cost of ₹756 crore and completed last year, is facing repair work. A survey by the National Highways Authority of India revealed that several crash barriers, critical for the safety of commuters, have weakened, raising concerns over the quality of the construction work. The weakening of crash barriers not only raises questions on the construction quality but also puts lives at risk.” Another resident, Priya Sharma, said, “When public money is spent on such projects, we expect them to last for decades. Now, with repair work happening so soon, it’s making our daily commute even more difficult,” said Rajinder Kaur, a shop owner near the Octroi post. An official of the NHAI, requesting anonymity, said, “A survey has been conducted wherein it was found that crash barriers are weak as indicated by the past two incidents involving damage to crash barriers.
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