Delhi Signature Bridge Audit Flags Rusted Steel, Damaged Sensors
· India · NDTV, Indian Express
A structural audit of Delhi's Signature Bridge has flagged rusted steel components and damaged sensors, prompting the Public Works Department to draft a maintenance and rehabilitation plan for the cable-stayed bridge. The bridge, one of Delhi's prominent landmarks spanning the Yamuna, was inspected after concerns were raised about its long-term structural health. The PWD is expected to finalise the scope of repairs and timelines for the restoration work. The report does not specify when the audit was conducted or the estimated cost of the rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Delhi's Signature Bridge is a key commuter route across the Yamuna, and any prolonged repair work could disrupt traffic between northeast Delhi and the rest of the city. The findings raise safety questions about a high-profile public infrastructure project and signal that costly rehabilitation may follow.
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