Delay in opening of restored bridge forces students to cross rail track near Katpadi
Residents near Katpadi, India, are forced to cross active railway tracks due to a delay in opening a restored British-era bridge. Officials state the bridge is structurally sound but remains closed for final curing processes.
Why it matters
The delay poses a significant safety risk to students, farmers, and commuters who must navigate dangerous rail infrastructure daily.
The inordinate delay in opening the restored bridge at Ammanankuppam village near Katpadi in Vellore is forcing hundreds of pedestrians, including farmers, traders and students to cross the track, which is located above the bridge, to reach surrounding villages and towns every day.
Residents said that the restored old bridge will help hundreds of residents in at least 10 surrounding farming villages to reach big towns like Katpadi, Gudiyatham, Vellore, and Ranipet. At present, residents have to cross the railway track to go to surrounding places. “Residents have had to cross the railway track to reach nearby areas for the past few months due to the delay in opening of the bridge. School students, office goers, women, and senior citizens were most affected,” said G. Sudar, a resident.
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