NAVI MUMBAI: After the bridge over a river at Kashid collapsed last week killing one and injuring six, PWD has started work on constructing a new one. The authorities will approximately spend Rs 30 lakh on this project.
This time, the PWD has increased the height of the bridge keeping in mind the rainfall levels. “We are using cement hume pipes with steel slab to construct the bridge this time. Last week, the bridge collapsed following cloud burst and severe rainfall. Keeping in mind average rainfall of 1,200mm the height has been increased. One more layer of hume pipe is being laid to allow more water to flow underneath,” said Rahul More, executive engineer, PWD-Alibaug division.
The work needs to be completed fast as this is the only main connecting road to the tourist hotspots, said a villager.
