Karkal: Minor Bridge on Saccheripete Road deplored, inviting tragedies

By Pundalika Marate
Bellevision Media Network

Karkal, Aug 14, 2014 : A minor bridge that was built across a rivulet at Peroor, on Saccheripete – Moodbidri state highway is in deplored condition, while the barrier of pipes on either side of the bridge already collapsed into the water, likely to become traffic hazard.

 

The bridge was built at Peroor, near here on the road that links Udupi – Moodbidri – Dharmasthala.  The bridge is on the verge of collapse and the barrier that was laid of pipes also collapsed on the water, inviting road mishaps to take place.  Hundreds of passenger buses and school buses are plying daily on this road, besides there are steep curves till one reaches the bridge.  At this outset, if any unwary driver loses control of his automobile, that would likely to plunge into 30feet deep rivulet.  The narrow bridge also compels the driver to drive carefully.  It would be a nightmare to drivers coming for the first time and also driving during nights.

 

 

The elected representatives and concerned department officials are expected to repair the bridge to avoid any future mishaps.