This is the bridge connecting the OMR Road and ECR Road on the Pandian Salai, where we had reported in the earlier edition under the title “Risky Route in OMR” , which had in fact led to demolition of the bridge and have setup a wooden bridge by the side of the main bridge for the people to commute by walk. They also have undertaken the laying of the wooden planks and shall be completed in 2 days time. After which they shall start to laying of jelly concrete and may be will open for the service to all the residents by the week end.

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