Summary:
It should have made alternate routes before starting demolition and repair work," said Godfrey Pimenta an activist from Watchdog Foundation. However, as a precautionary measure, the BMC ordered ward officers to demolish the remaining 11 bridges along with the Charni Road station old bridge where BMC had started constructing a new bridge. The civic body has started demolishing 11 bridges without making alternatives for pedestrians, adding to their woes. It has also asked every enlisted contractor to start repair work immediately. Till now, 12 bridges across the city have been shut for repair work and demolition..