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Subsequently, the civic bridges department shut 14 bridges, FOBs and ROBs that were declared dilapidated in its structural audit report released in August 2018. “These bridges need to be demolished and rebuilt at the earliest said the audit report and we are working towards this,” the official added. Meena Mota, who lives in the area, said: “The alternative road is not feasible for locals as it’s too far. On March 14, the FOB outside CSMT collapsed, claiming six lives. So, many prefer to take the risk.”Referring to the audit report, a civic official said there were structural cracks on the SVP Road connector and its reinforcements stood exposed..