The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to undertake minor and major repair works on bridges across the city.
As per the recommendations of a consultancy firm, the civic body has approved a proposal for the repair of 35 bridges in Borivali and Dahisar.
Moreover, the civic authorities have already appointed a contractor for repair works in eastern and western suburbs (Andheri to Malad), at a cost of INR 100 crore.
Last year the BMC had appointed SGS Consultancy Services to survey bridges in the city. Following SGS' recommendations, the civic body will repair 15 bridges, including four foot-over bridges (FOB), in Mumbai.
Swastik Construction quoted 33% below the estimated cost, which is INR 6.63 crores to win the contract for repair works in Dahisar. In Borivali area, 20 bridges, including a skywalk, will be repaired by Yogesh Construction, which won the INR 13 crore contract.
The repairs will include changing bearings, filling cracks with concrete, repairing gaps, and strengthening the girders, dividers and walls, an official said.
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