The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has issued instructions to inspect and carry out detailed studies of bridges, flyovers, underpasses and other structures which are more than 15 years old, officials said. The decision was taken after a recent meeting of senior engineers and others under the chairmanship of the engineer-in-chief of the PWD here, according to a circular issued by the authorities.
As per the document dated November 18, all flyovers, bridges, underpasses, ROBs, RUBs, etc, shall be regularly inspected by the maintenance unit of the area concerned. Any defect or distress observed in the structures shall be informed immediately to the repair and rehabilitation division under the flyover zone for “necessary remedial measures”.
