Crack Found in Surat Metro Bridge Construction

A concrete girder of the under-construction metro bridge in Surat developed a crack shortly after installation, prompting the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (GMRC) to divert traffic as a precaution. The deformed segment, part of the east-west corridor connecting Saroli and Kapodra, will be replaced following standard procedures to remove it safely. General manager Yogendra Singh Chauhan reassured the public that such minor issues can occur in large projects and that the bridge remains stable. However, an earlier incident saw the span tilt during overhead structure mounting, raising safety concerns among commuters and prompting investigations into construction practices. Eyewitness accounts described chaos at the construction site, highlighting public anxiety over the project's safety. The Surat metro project is expected to enhance infrastructure in the area, but these incidents have cast doubt on the construction quality and oversight.