CHENNAI: In the last decade, residents of Perambur rejoiced and rued the construction of the twin bridge at Perambur Loco Works. While it served as a link to several parts of the city, the structure also become a cause of worry for locals. In the past year, the twin bridge was patched up at least three times. Yet, it has wide cracks and deep potholes. Residents say the shoddy repair work has only made the bridge more dangerous and accidents have become common.
“The bridge was inaugurated in 2011. It was in a good condition for about five years. But for the past three years, it is in a state of neglect. When residents complain about the issue, the authorities fill the potholes with rubble, only for it to be damaged again within a week,” said PS Narayanan, a Perambur resident.
Built at a cost of `9.5 crore, the bridge works as a crucial link to the residents of Jawahar Nagar, Perambur, Ayanavaram and Kolathur.
