Traffic through the Muvattupuzha town was thrown into complete disarray after a huge crater formed in the middle of the busy MC Road near the Kacherithaazham Bridge along the Thodupuzha-Kothamangalam route, forcing traffic diversion on Wednesday morning.
The road had slightly caved in along the area on Tuesday night. But it further deteriorated into a crater by morning following which the road was cordoned off completely. Public Works Department (PWD) officials from the bridges division started working on the bridge from as early as 6 a.m.
“A BSNL chamber in the area seems to have caved in following suspected washing away of soil, leading to the formation of the crater. The reason, however, could not be fully identified despite prolonged efforts owing to high water table. We will have to undertake a more detailed investigation to ascertain whether the soil was getting washed away to the river once the rain abates and water table drops. For the time being as a temporary solution, we are filling up the crater after strengthening the area,” said a PWD official.
