KOLKATA: State urban development minister Firhad Hakim carried out an inspection of the VIP Road-bound arm of Ultadanga flyover following reports of twin cracks just before the exit point. After discussing the issue with KMDA engineers, Hakim assured that the crack between the approach embankment was superficial and did not compromise the flyover's safety. The other gap in the parapet wall was the way it had been constructed and not a crack.
"No crack has occurred in the main structure of the flyover. KMDA had sent me a report on this matter on Wednesday. There is no cause for worry. We are constantly monitoring all the bridges by carrying out structural health audits," Hakim said.
