Morbi mishap: Hourly visitors on Atal Bridge limited to 3,000
In the aftermath of the Morbi bridge collapse that proved fatal to over 130 people, the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) Monday said it has decided to limit the visitors at Atal Bridge—the foot overbridge over Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad—to 3,000 persons per hour. Atal Bridge is the only foot overbridge over the Sabarmati River and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August.
“The bridge’s present technical capacity allows for 12,000 visitors to stand on the bridge at a given time but from now on, only 3,000 visitors will be permitted per hour on the bridge so that visitors can safely enjoy Atal Bridge,” SRFDCL stated in a press note.
