News
Dust bowl
An allocation of Rs.14 million for the re-construction of the Kottukachchiya bridge in Puttalam. However, despite the allocation of these funds, the incomplete bridge has become a menace to residents -especially to students who have no other route to get to their destination.
Residents complain a majority of students suffer from respiratory illnesses due to huge clouds of dust raised by vehicles using the alternate gravel bridge as well as from construction of the bridge in progress.
They add the uniforms and shoes worn by students on their way to and from school are stained with dust on their return.
The Ministry of Ports and Highways along with the Road Development Authority in 2011 allocated a sum of Rs. 14 million for the re-construction of the bridge to a private construction firm.
The deadline for completion of work was August 2012.R. Nandasena, the owner of a shop near the bridge said since work on the bridge commenced, people were forced to pass through clouds of dust.
He suggested the construction firm should be instructed to spray water, to reduce the quantities of dust.
 The large clouds of dust raised by passing vehicles have given rise to respiratory ailments, especially among children |
 Students school uniforms are left dust-stained… |
 An accident waiting to happen: Young children using this alternate bridge are left at the mercy of passing motorists |
 The company was supposed to complete work in August |
Follow @timesonlinelk
Related Posts:
Dust and debrisAll major roads in the northern province are in a badly dilapidated condition. Reconstruction work -including reconstruction of the A9 ...
A disaster waiting to happenThe pedestrian bridge alongside the Moratuwa, Modara Railway Bridge is death trap. It is in a very bad state of disrepair. [caption ...
Daylight robbery!The prevailing drought has brought out the worst in people, as they resort to "unconventional" methods of breeding livestock. At Arachchikatuwa ...
Bridge of death cries for new lease of lifeThe bridge across Kala Oya near Eluwankulama Navy camp in the Puttalam District is in need of urgent repairs, villagers ...
Drought: There’s not a drop to drinkPeople in Puttalam are struggling to get potable water. The failure of the monsoon rains has posed a serious threat ...