Danger tapes, barricades placed at incomplete stretch; locals say contractor must act on full safety overhaul; the stretch in question lies between Aarey Hospital and New Zealand Hostel
Danger tapes and a barricade, now placed on the stretch with the exposed iron rods. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Following a mid-day report that highlighted the danger posed by exposed iron rods jutting out of the cement concrete (CC) road at Aarey Milk Colony, the Public Works Department (PWD) has taken partial remedial action. Danger tapes have now been placed on the rods, and some have been levelled along the road surface.
Speaking to mid-day, Kunal C said, “Soon after the article was published, the PWD authorities seemed to have woken up. Within a couple of days, they placed danger tapes on the exposed rods and levelled some of them along the road. Two barricades have also been installed near the CC road. I believe the contractor responsible for the construction should prioritise safety to prevent such hazards.”
On July 29, mid-day reported in a story titled ‘At Aarey Milk Colony, a disaster in waiting’ highlighted that the internal road construction at Aarey Milk Colony was partially complete, but authorities had failed to address sharp metal rods protruding from the surface. These pose a serious risk to motorists, especially bikers, prompting locals to question whether action will only be taken after a major accident.
The stretch in question lies between Aarey Hospital and New Zealand Hostel. A section of this road, made of CC, leads to the CEO’s bungalow. While most of the work is complete, a 100-metre portion remains unfinished. It is here that the iron rods have been installed, creating a major safety hazard.
The area is also close to a turn where vehicles often speed, increasing the risk. Forest Department staff told mid-day that the sharp metal rods pose a threat not only to motorists but also to wildlife such as spotted deer and leopards, which cross the road late at night.
Kunal C, a nature enthusiast and regular visitor to Aarey, had earlier pointed out that the exposed rods were a grave danger, particularly for two-wheeler riders. “Crashing into these sharp rods could lead to serious injuries,” he warned.
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