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The structure will have polycarbonate roofing and aluminum composite panel pillar.Camera units linked to city police traffic control room will be installed on the bridge to ensure safety. As part of beautification, a vertical garden will be created by the school students on the railings of the structure.SMHSS principal Fr CC John said that the school would take the responsibility of the maintenance of the garden. Thiruvananthapuram: The students and teachers of St Mary’s Higher Secondary School can now heave a sigh of relief as the city corporation has started the work of a foot overbridge near the school.At present, crossing the national highway in front of the school is a nightmarish experience for them. “The traffic disruption in the area will reduce by 30%, once the overbridge is opened to pedestrians,” he added.A deadline of 45 days has been announced for the project by the mayor. During morning and evening, the authorities have to employ the service of three to four traffic wardens to help the students cross the road and control the traffic.On Monday, corporation mayor V K Prasanth inaugurated the construction work of the foot overbridge in a function presided over by deputy mayor Rakhi Ravikumar.“Our aim is to ensure the safety of pedestrians..