The road on Salai Road is closed for overbridge traffic due to repair work and road extension by the Tirui Corporation.
Cracks developed in the structure and a fire broke out on a section of the road after heavy rains last August. It was then closed to heavy vehicles.
Soon after the incident, the civic body made temporary arrangements. Sand bags were erected to provide stability and barricades erected to prevent heavy vehicle traffic such as buses and trucks from stopping at the bridge. Officials said heavy sand erosion was detected along the parapet and the road widened to about 50 feet.
As soon as the excavation work started, the road was completely closed for traffic on Wednesday. “We noticed that there was loose sand that was still falling and damage could occur if the vehicle continued to ply on the road. Until the work is completed, only two-wheelers will be allowed and four-wheelers will have to be run separately, ”said a senior corporation official.
The official said that the work of widening and strengthening the bridge will be completed in a month.
Meanwhile, the city’s traffic police has requested vehicles to use Karur Bypass Road, Chhatram Bus Stand, Anna Pratima and Periyasamy Tower roads until the work is completed.
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