Repairs on Ongur Bridge to be completed within 10 days: EV Velu

VILLUPURAM: Public Works Department Minister EV Velu on Wednesday evening inspected repairs under way at Ongur Bridge and said the work would be completed in 10 days. This comes after a week after a video of the shaky bridge along National Highway -32 went viral on social media platforms.

Speaking to the media, the minister said,”The 8.5 metre damaged bridge was constructed 35 years ago, and is supported with a T-beam and connected with iron rods and rubber bearing. Now, the bearing is worn out after heavy vehicles frequently travelled on it.” Parallel to the structure, a new bridge had been constructed after the road was widened, and it stands strong now, he added.