Risky Metro work near Hebbal: Huge iron material lifted over vehicles without proper safety

Metro construction near the Veeranapalya-Hebbal flyover is drawing concern after a large iron structure meant for a pillar was lifted by a crane directly above moving vehicles without proper safety precautions.

A serious safety concern has emerged near the Veeranapalya-Hebbal flyover where metro construction work is currently underway. Commuters travelling through the stretch were shocked to see a massive iron structure being lifted by a crane directly above the road while vehicles were passing below.

The construction activity, which is part of the ongoing metro project in the area, has raised alarm among the public as basic safety precautions appear to be missing.
According to observations at the site, a large sheet-like iron structure used in the construction of metro pillars was being lifted using a crane. What worried commuters was the fact that the material was hanging directly above the heads of motorists using the road.

Even a small mistake or slip during such lifting operations could lead to serious injury or even loss of life if the iron structure falls on the vehicles moving below.
The risky construction activity was spotted on the flyover stretch connecting Veeranapalya and Hebbal, a busy route that witnesses continuous movement of vehicles throughout the day.

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Despite the heavy traffic in the area, the lifting work continued while vehicles were still passing underneath, increasing the risk for two-wheeler riders, car drivers and other commuters.

At the site, workers had placed drums along the roadside in an attempt to divert vehicles slightly away from the construction area. However, these arrangements were seen as insufficient.

Even though the drums were meant to guide vehicles to avoid the exact work spot, the large iron object remained suspended above the road, creating a dangerous situation for motorists travelling through the stretch.

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The iron material, which resembled a large sheet-like structure used for pillar construction, was seen hanging mid-air while the crane carried out the lifting process.

If such a heavy object were to accidentally slip or fall, the consequences could be disastrous for the people travelling below. Commuters felt that their lives were literally under threat while passing through the area.

Many people who witnessed the construction activity expressed concern over what they described as careless execution of the work.