Foot over-bridges in city to take longer
The Hindu
Lack of response for tender invitations, delays in utility shifting affecting work
Enormous delay plagues the construction of pedestrian facilities such as foot over-bridges (FOBs) in the city, first due to lack of response for tender invitations, and later for delays in utility shifting and other issues pertaining to right of way. The number of FOBs have been trimmed from the earlier 52 which were to be taken up simultaneously by various departments including GHMC and HMDA. Though orders were issued by the government for construction of all the 52, only 36 of them have been taken up in the first phase, at an estimated cost of close to ₹120 crore. More than a year after the FOBs were finalised, they are yet to take shape fully. Only half the number have been grounded, officials inform.More Related News