Hole in a Bengaluru flyover, authorities close it for repair

The pothole was noticed on the Summanali flyover that connects Nagarabhavi and Dr Rajkumar Samadhi.

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A pothole in a flyover in Bengaluru is the latest example of the deplorable condition of the city's civic amenities. The pothole was noticed in the Summanali flyover in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar Zone in the southwestern part of the city. The flyover connects Nagarabhavi and Dr Rajkumar Samadhi. Thankfully, no one was hurt as the concrete from the flyover fell below onto Magadi Road.

According to residents nearby, the flyover has been in a bad condition for a long period of time. But now with the iron frames exposed, the Traffic Police has closed the flyover for vehicular movement. Officials at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike said they will take more than three days to repair the damaged portion.

Speaking to TNM, H Balasekhar BBMP Joint Commissioner RR Nagar, said, “It is a 6x4 area on the flyover where the concrete has become weak. It has been replaced and after consulting with experts, it will be patched up. The flyover will be open for traffic in 10 days. We noticed it at around 6:30 pm last (Saturday) evening. We went to the spot immediately.”

He added, “The admixture or the mixture of the concrete while building the bridge was not right in that particular spot.”

As a result, there is increased congestion on Magadi Road, which is a state highway.

Once the BBMP officials finish work, the bridge will be examined by independent experts before it is opened for traffic again.

Prior to this, in October 2018 there were complaints of cracks on the city’s Hebbal flyover and officials addressed the issue once alerted by the public.

Over the last few years, there have been numerous complaints of potholes in the city’s flyovers especially on those situated in the Outer Ring Road. This has been attributed to poor engineering by experts.