PWD, civic agencies face flak for damaged bridges in Kochi
The Hindu
Commuters having a nightmarish time negotiating through them
The deteriorating state of pothole-ridden bridges that link Kochi with its suburbs is giving commuters a nightmarish time negotiating through them.
The trio of Goshree bridges built and maintained by the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) have almost always been replete with potholes and undulations. While the GIDA claims that it had done patchwork over potholes recently, the condition of approach roads to the bridges leaves much to be desired. Neither has the agency handed over the bridges and the road that links the city with Vypeen to the Public Works Department (PWD).
The department had done patchwork atop the bridges over a month ago, after the GIDA requested the agency to step in with damage control following public outcry. However, rains caused delay in completing the work.