After a long wait, height barriers were put up late Monday night at both ends of the Shaheed Gowari (Sitabuldi) flyover, finally keeping heavy vehicles off the narrow bridge and easing the commute for daily travelers.
Earlier efforts to install height barriers failed twice, with heavy trucks damaging them on the very first day. This time, however, the Public Works Department (PWD) has taken extra precautions. Rumble strips have been laid before the barriers to alert drivers and slow down approaching vehicles, helping reduce the chances of impact and ensuring the barriers stay intact.
The new height barriers are expected to curb the entry of heavy vehicles onto the flyover and preserve its structure and improve overall traffic flow. Avinash Gund, Branch Engineer of the PWD’s World Bank Division, confirmed that the barriers have been installed following proper foundational work and with all necessary procedures in place. “This time, we have ensured that the installation is robust and long-lasting,” he stated.
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