<p>The condition of Sampaje-Madikeri state highway which caved in at Koynadu near Madikeri, following heavy rains last year has not changed even after several months. <br /><br />As the monsoon is fast approcahing, the road will pose a threat to the users. <br /><br />Following heavy rains, the road had caved in at Sinkona, Katakeri and Koynadu.<br /><br /> The reason is said to be unscientific work initiated by the KRDCL engineers as a part of road widening process from Mani-Mysore. <br /><br />Without understanding the ground water table, the road work was initiated, resulting in caving in of the road. <br /><br />The road had sunk almost about three metres and cracks had developed as wide as five feet, due to high water table and percolation of water. <br /><br />The repair work was entrusted to Tejas Super Structure Pvt Ltd by the KRDCL.<br /><br /> The estimated cost of the repair work was Rs 7.5 crore. <br /><br />The fund was released under Calamity Relief Fund. <br /><br />The work on the repair of road was initiated during last February. However, owing to Lok Sabha elections, the work was delayed, said supervisor Vijay. <br /><br />He said that funds have been released for constructing two retaining walls and two gabion walls (retaining wall made of stacked stone-filled gabions tied together with wire)</p>.<p>“Boulders are required for the construction of these walls. As quarry works were suspended in the district for the last few months, the work was delayed,” he added. <br /><br />If the region receives heavy rains this year too, then there are all possibilities of further caving in of roads in the district. <br /><br />Between Sinkona and Koynadu, 150 metre long gabion wall and 12 metre retaining wall will be constructed. Along with this, storm water drains will be laid. <br /><br />Heavy rainfall in the region may have caused rise in water table. Failure to construct storm water drains was another reason for caving in of the road. <br /><br />Medappa, a local resident said that the authorities concerned should ensure that the roads are intact.<br /><br /> “If the region receives heavy rains, then movement of vehicles will be disrupted,” he lamented.<br /><br /></p>
<p>The condition of Sampaje-Madikeri state highway which caved in at Koynadu near Madikeri, following heavy rains last year has not changed even after several months. <br /><br />As the monsoon is fast approcahing, the road will pose a threat to the users. <br /><br />Following heavy rains, the road had caved in at Sinkona, Katakeri and Koynadu.<br /><br /> The reason is said to be unscientific work initiated by the KRDCL engineers as a part of road widening process from Mani-Mysore. <br /><br />Without understanding the ground water table, the road work was initiated, resulting in caving in of the road. <br /><br />The road had sunk almost about three metres and cracks had developed as wide as five feet, due to high water table and percolation of water. <br /><br />The repair work was entrusted to Tejas Super Structure Pvt Ltd by the KRDCL.<br /><br /> The estimated cost of the repair work was Rs 7.5 crore. <br /><br />The fund was released under Calamity Relief Fund. <br /><br />The work on the repair of road was initiated during last February. However, owing to Lok Sabha elections, the work was delayed, said supervisor Vijay. <br /><br />He said that funds have been released for constructing two retaining walls and two gabion walls (retaining wall made of stacked stone-filled gabions tied together with wire)</p>.<p>“Boulders are required for the construction of these walls. As quarry works were suspended in the district for the last few months, the work was delayed,” he added. <br /><br />If the region receives heavy rains this year too, then there are all possibilities of further caving in of roads in the district. <br /><br />Between Sinkona and Koynadu, 150 metre long gabion wall and 12 metre retaining wall will be constructed. Along with this, storm water drains will be laid. <br /><br />Heavy rainfall in the region may have caused rise in water table. Failure to construct storm water drains was another reason for caving in of the road. <br /><br />Medappa, a local resident said that the authorities concerned should ensure that the roads are intact.<br /><br /> “If the region receives heavy rains, then movement of vehicles will be disrupted,” he lamented.<br /><br /></p>
