Imphal, June 01: On the report that several flaws were detected in the bailey bridge being constructed over Barak river between New Katang and Dikiuram along Tamei-Taning road, Executive Engineer of PWD NEC Division II K Premkumar has assured that if there is any flaw it will be rectified using 'technical method'.

Speaking to reporters today, K Premkumar informed that construction work of the bailey bridge started in February this year at the total estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crores.

So far, two pillars on the side of New Katang have been completed.

These two pillars were built from 14 feet and 9 inches below the surface as per the drawing furnished by experts, said Premkumar.

As regards the reported minor deviation in the alignment of the bridge, the Executive Engineer maintained that the Department was not convinced with the report on deviation in alignment.

The experts put up two nights at the bridge site to draw the structure of the bridge.

After studying the site minutely, it was decided to construct the bridge downstream in consultation with the local villagers, he clarified.

Even as the bridge was targeted for completion last month, construction work of the bridge cannot be completed till date due to disturbance from some quarters, the EE disclosed.

Moreover there were certain technical problems while making adjustments in the framers of concrete portions.

It was because of this problem in adjustment that the pillars of the bridge appear inclined.

Yet, it would be wrong to assume that this would lessen the strength of the bridge, he asserted.

Informing that the Department is working to rectify this problem, he sought cooperation from the people towards construction of the bridge being done with proper emphasis on quality.

The Department is closely monitoring the construction work, the EE stated while assuring that any flaw in the structure of the bridge will be rectified by 'technical method'.

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