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Speaking to The Goan, Principal Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department Uttam Parsekar has said that without any intimation from the government they will prepare a report seeking further government action in the matter.
“A safety audit of all the old bridges will be conducted and a detailed report will be forwarded to the government for further action,” Parsekar said.
The audit was initiated after a bridge collapse at Curchorem claimed the lives of two persons, while a third person is believed to have committed suicide adding to the total casualties. The PWD conducts regular checks of the state’s many bridges especially the crucial ones like the Borim and Zuari bridges in a bid to ensure their safety.
Borim, Zuari bridge closure
Zuari Bridge will be closed for traffic on May 21, 2017 (Sunday) from 6am to 9am 6 ferry boats will be deployed at Agassaim-Cortalim route.
Ferry services will be made available for passengers and two wheelers only No four wheelers and three wheelers/other light vehicles or Heavy vehicles will be allowed.
Similarly, the District Magistrate North has ordered the closure of Banastarim Bridge for all types of vehicular traffic between 6.30am and 8:30am on May 28, 2017 for the purpose of inspection and recording of deck levels of the bridge.
