It is important that there is no harm
After the report of the three-member expert committee, action will be taken against the culprits
Early morning inspection of the incident site by Public Works Minister Ravindra Chavan
Ratnagiri : Public Works Minister Ravindra Chavan visited Bahadursheikh Naka in Chiplun early in the morning and inspected the collapsed under-construction flyover on the Mumbai-Goa highway. Bridge collapse is an unfortunate event. It is very important that no harm has been done in this. Speaking to the media, Public Works Minister Chavan said that action will be taken against the culprits after receiving the inspection report from the three-member expert committee of the National Highway Authority – Gupta, Sinha and Mishra.
Public Works Minister Chavan inspected the under-construction flyover that collapsed yesterday at Bahadursheikh Naka at Chiplun on the Mumbai-Goa highway early today. Santosh Shelar, Chief Engineer of National Highways Authority, gave information about this. Superintendent Engineer of Public Works Department Chaya Naik, Tehsildar Praveen Lokre, former MLA Sadanand Chavan, Rajesh Sawant etc. were present on this occasion.
Speaking to the media, Public Works Minister Chavan said, yesterday’s incident is unfortunate. This bridge is two kilometers long. It is very important to check what caused this incident. A committee of three experts belonging to National Highways will examine and report on this. Removing the top girdle is also important for safety.
Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari had also held a meeting and suggested that the Goa Mumbai highway should be completed at speed. The problem with the bank was also sorted out. It is everyone’s feeling that Mumbai should become Goa highway. Everyone is trying for that. Were safety precautions taken to handle the unfortunate incident? It will be checked. After that, appropriate action will be taken against the culprits, he added.
