On record
The 1.15km Koyambedu flyover, inaugurated by CM M K Stalin, developed multiple potholes, exposed expansion joints and jutting-out steel reinforcement bars within about four years, a hazard flagged by cyclists and commuters.
The official record states: "Not specified: no official cause for the premature deterioration has been publicly confirmed."
“Ninety-three crore and four years to exposed rebar. Cyclists noticed before the corporation did.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-exposed-steel-rods-and-potholes-pose-risk-for-commuters-using-koyambedu-flyover-851216
- https://thecommunemag.com/dravidian-model-%E2%82%B993-crore-koyambedu-flyover-shows-cracks-and-corrosion-just-four-years-after-inauguration/
Visitor reviews Satire
“Cycled the 1.15 kilometres and spent most of it avoiding reinforcement bars that have come out to see the daylight.”
“Inaugurated by the Chief Minister in 2021, potholed by 2025. Ninety-three crore and a four-year warranty on nothing.”
“The expansion joints are exposed and the corporation has not noticed, though every two-wheeler on the bypass has.”
