Metro work in Vijaynagar poses threat to residents
Because of narrow road, criss-crossing traffic and lack of footpaths, pedestrians have to be careful while walking under the Vijaynagar Metro work site, as they may get hit by vehicles anytime.
The list goes on. Motorists and pedestrians also have to be alert to ensure that on the look out for nuts, bolts, tools and sparks or debris falling from the Metro work happening overhead.
The Metro construction work in Vijaynagar started in 2007 and still the construction is going on. Three such accidents took place and two of them were reported in Vijaynagar, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
Recently an iron rod fell on a rider which brought the dangers of things falling from the sky. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has placed nets to cover the iron pillars and placed boards marking boundaries for where the metro work is happening. However these safety measures are missing at a number of places and some of them became old and torn off.
The road near the Vijayanagar telephone exchange directly under the station is close to traffic, but commuters have to pass through a side road which is close to the Metro construction. Although the area is barred, without nets, commuters below continue to be at a risk.
At Deepanjalinagar, the iron pillars are exposed to traffic and there are very few nets to catch falling things. Residents in that area are worried but they do not have any other option than walking under the Metro work. The main problem in that area is lack of space. The roads in this area are extremely narrow. But the engineers assured that they will be putting nets shortly.
A spokesperson said that their first motto is safety. Contractors will have to follow the safety, health and environment manual. Before starting the construction, additional precautions have been issued such as award systems, continuous training, safety induction, apart from the daily safety meeting. Contractors will be penalized if they do not follow the manual and the precautions.
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