Residents seek permanent safety measures on dilapidated bridge in Vellore

Residents have demanded permanent safety measures, including increasing the height of the parapet wall of the dilapidated Road Over Bridge (ROB), to prevent motorists from accidently falling over the bridge.

Residents said the decade-old bridge was a lifeline for them as it helped them reach key public facilities, such as government hospitals, schools, market and bus terminus, across the railway track.

“The retaining wall is too low, causing motorists who accidentally hit it to fall off the bridge. The height of the wall should be increased to ensure the safety of motorists,” said G. Ramesh, a motorist.

State Highways officials said the bridge was jointly built by State Highways and Southern Railway over a decade ago. Four years ago, the facility was handed over to Corporation for regular maintenance, including black topping of the carriageway.