Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, June 14: Cracks have developed on the Bemina flyover in Srinagar city on Srinagar-Baramulla part of highway bypass that was thrown open last year.
The Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department, which constructed the flyover, said the cracks appeared because of seasonal changes and are merely nothing and will not impact safety of the bridge.
A visibly cracked section of the flyover, captured in images circulated on social media, showed structural cracks along a joint between concrete slabs, drawing public criticism.
Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, Sajad Ahmad Naqeeb said the cracks are “not alarming”, saying that they were likely caused due to seasonal temperature fluctuations and settling processes.
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“These are not major cracks that compromise the integrity of the bridge. They are seasonal and weather-related, common in such structures during temperature transitions,” he said. He added to ensure safety, he has framed a committee to thoroughly examine the issue and initiate immediate filling and repairs.
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