The Hindu 23.05.2013
Work on laying approach roads for two bridges in Salem yet to begin
Project delayed for many years owing to land acquisition.
Work to lay approach roads for Ananda Bridge and Gundu
Podum Bridge is yet to begin as the demolition of buildings in the ‘land
acquired’ area is to be carried out only next week.
Corporation
officials said that they have received the order for settling
compensation of Rs. 1.97 crore to a private building on second Agraharam
Street after a committee inspected it and approved the compensation.
They
said that a total of Rs. 4.16 crore was paid as compensation for land
acquisition near both these bridges and buildings were marked for
demolition.
They added that compensation has to be settled for two people and it would be completed soon.
The
bridges are constructed as part of Thirumanimutharu River Improvement
Project and were delayed for many years due to land acquisition. After
obtaining clearance from various departments, the government allotted
funds for land acquisition and the ‘boomi puja’ was performed on April
29.
But no work has begun yet though officials promised to complete the work in six months.
“Once demolition work is completed, the height of approach roads would be marked and work would begin,” added the officials.
They also added that traffic would be diverted during the work period or only two-wheelers may be allowed to use the bridge.