Mangaluru: Crack appears on Thokkottu flyover - Police regulate traffic


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Aug 10: A crack has appeared in a part of Thokkottu flyover. The police have cordoned off the spot with barricades to make sure that vehicles do not move over it.

Although the information that the said flyover had developed a crack had spread on Friday afternoon, there was no clarity or confirmation. Many people, worried by the news, rushed to Thokkottu to check the fact for themselves. Even though they made enquiries, they did not get proper information. Therefore they returned.

A few motorists who used the flyover even said that they felt the road vibratiing while passing near the area which is now cordoned off by the police.

Now the police have confirmed that crack has actually appeared on the flyover. They said that barricades have been set up to control vehicular movement at the spot. Officials have visited the spot and the crack is being scrutinized, they stated.

  

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  • Honnappa, Byadagi

    Sun, Aug 11 2019

    Sir M. Vishvesharayya along with Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV built Krishnaraja sagar dam more than 90 years ago and it is still serving the purpose. I wonder what will happen to this flyover in next few years. Thokkottu flyover has already developed cracks few months after inauguration by BJP M.P. of Dakshina kannada district.

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  • Theresa, MANGALURU

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Haha. One flyover -Thokuttu already has cracks.
    The other flyover at Pumpwell still not completed. Its pillars are already more than 8 yrs old and its lifespan is already reduced before inauguration!!

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  • SmR, Karkala

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    The Thokkottu flyover, after eight years since its construction began, has finally been inaugurated by MP Nalin Kumar in a small ceremony on June 13, 2019.

    It was just after two months of much awaiting this flyover develops 'cracks'. But the old bridge in Gurupura is one of the oldest bridge in the district built in 1923, across the River Phalguni on Nanthoor-Moodbidri-Karkala National Highway 169, connecting Mangaluru is still serving the nation and Mangalore.

    The story of Thokkottu flyover cracks is similar to Varanasi flyover collapse in which at least 18 killed as under-construction. Similarly cracked appear on Delhi-Meerut expressway two months after Modi inaugurated remains 64% incomplete with only three kilometers having been built since the ‘inauguration’. Massive water logging has led to cracks and parts of the road caving in.

    The Mangalore was under BJP ruling since 1991 more than 25 years. There is two union minister for three terms served the nation. By default, BJP has a question for 70 years contribution of previous governments.

    But it comes to its own 'Development' Thokkottu flyover is the living example. Ultimately common people who pay the lives for this sub-standard construction.

    The British, Mughals and even old Hindu rulers of Archeology still stand with pride. But BJP development collapses even before fully completed.

    The sad reality of $5 Trillion economy.

    Jai Hind

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  • Sri Tom Cat, Mangalore,

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    You vote for a cow you get cow, not technology. Let us make a cow stand on the bridge near the crack and nothing will happen. "Har Har Mahadev"

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  • Gundawhohateleftist, Thokkotu

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Yaa yaaa...people like you always appear in this forum and say things which always has no value..sir its time beacse these cow saver party already blocked funds which was coming to leftist..dont feel bad huh..i undersatabd your frustrtation.😁

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  • Dinkaar, Moodbidri

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    We have given strict instructions not to argue with loosers. Are hurdles on growth of development. We already suffered lot from so many years. Progressive is our new mantra in all spheres. Have successfully abolished 370 35 A...concrete decision on triple talaq.

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  • Mr.Green, Bahrain/Suratkal

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    That is not going to fix the crack of the bridge nor ur head.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Positively put, it lasted least for a few weeks. I was expecting it to crumble withing first two weeks. They may blame rain and the terrorists.; and the anti-national elements! We pray, the nation does not develop cracks.

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  • Sundar, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Nitte University, Deralakatte, has not followed DC orders, ever. Not a single day of holiday has been granted. I have classmates who come from Kerala and from so many far places. Their attendance and classes are not thought about. They put their lives in danger by not following DC order. This is a clear violation of state order. DC please look into this. I can not protest in public as I will be penalised. But this is unfair.

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  • Clarify, Deralakatte

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Hi Sundar, The holiday applies to government, government-aided private, and private education institutions up to the PU level. If you are within this age you can protest. If not please attend classes. Take care.

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  • Sundar, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Hello Clarify (possibly from the university),

    We have a life that could get lost due to a mishap as well. We take trains as well to get to your college. And the DC does not mention only upto PU colleges. Anyway, not like you guys listen to the DC even if it was applicable to you. Looking forward to more unconcerned, insensitive time (from your end) with you all. Enjoy my lakhs of fee till then. College -- where education is business.

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  • Sundar, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Basically, your life does not matter. The second you finish your PU you can take care of your books, your safety, magically learn swimming, and not be stuck. And we have paid fees already, so how does it matter about us?

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  • Payal, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    haha I came to college today but my teacher could not, because of the rain. Waste of time and money. This college lacks sensitive logical solutions.

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  • Dinkaar, Moodbidri

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    It's what gift given by congress government after ruling more than sixty years. What did they mix to build fly over actually. Only minting money there target. Can modiji able to reform country after ruling only ten years ..?? Need many years upto 2050..to become a powerful nation.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Cheddis , you people won't understand. Just want to attack Congress,. First you get the details of the Flyover, then comment.

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  • Bannanje Rajesh, Ullala

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Dinakar, I hope you are ignorant or poor in understanding. Do you know who hurriedly completed this bridge for political scoring. Update your knowledge before commenting.

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  • Rakesh, Riyadh

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Very funny!!!! What was the plan? 8 yrs was not sufficient? How much more time you need.. stupid if you to say such things...

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  • Chowki-daar, Kottara Chowki-daar, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Oh anna, ask your Dollar Nalin what he mixed. People like you blindly voted for BJP despite knowing the condition of Pumpwell and Thokkotu flyovers. You all must be tied up below this flyover so that other people can cross it confidently.

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  • Truth Justice, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    What's this bullshit ! People are dying ... Floods everywhere Is this this the apt post
    Remember, at least Congress built all over India economy, Institutions but the BJP doesnt even have a guts to build nor improve economy ... Hiding in media popularity where ground works are ZERO ZeRoZeroooo

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Mr. Dinkaar, Yes we need powerful nation. For your info this bridge was built during the tenure of Modi govt. Dont blame congress for everything. May be you are not aware,the bridge was built hurriedly to inaugurate on the promising date. (after so many false promises ).

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  • Jason, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    The congress built Netravati bridge and many other bridges and all r in tact n in good condition...
    the GREAT FLYOVER BUILT WAS BUILT BY NALIN...
    ask HIM and DVS...who gave press conference today...
    ask them what gobar is mixed in concrete...


    Whenever its BJP's mistake u comment 1st and blame the Congress...
    in Karnataka there is BJP government...
    Where are the ministers???
    Can't see any of them...

    Modi too didn't visit any of us...
    He is planning to go to Bhutan...

    Instead of visiting us....Karnataka...Kerala n Maharashtra ...

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  • Senior citizen, Puttur

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    I think this bridge was built by Navadurga construction co. Government should take strict action, if they found guilty for not using suitable materials during construction, also blacklist such companies, so that other may follow strict regulatory orders.

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    It is not Dinakar fault .in last jannam he was Cow in this jaman he became human so he do not no what happend when congress was ruling.

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    What do you consume to get high? Please let everyone know

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  • Brendon Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Mr. Senseless Dinkaar,

    First you need to brush up your knowledge. Highways & Flyover fall under NHAI. And under the MP's jurisdiction. So why are you blaming Congress for it? Are you really out of your senses?

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  • Dinkaar, Moodbidri

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Sozare...MLA's MP's are rushing to bjp from congress clan in mahrashtra...goa...karnatka. They know very well what karma-kanda happened in congress...are leaving now for better. We are just spectator in process.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    When a party is in ruling, then there is no Karma -Khanda. But when they loose the power, then all Karma -Khanda will come out. Those Congress MLA and MP s are joining BJP means only for self protection. To save them self.

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  • Brendon Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    You can see the number of people disagree on your comment. So you have a proof who's right & who's wrong!!

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  • Humble human, Thokkotu

    Sat, Aug 10 2019

    Well @Dinkaar , When the BJP government takes crores of money from the development fund and give it to the Congress politicians, MP's and MLA's will happily join BJP and in the process there's not enough money to build proper infrastructure. So Flyovers will get cracks.

    It's simpler if you use your brain sometimes.

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