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Written By mcadambi - 6 June, 2008

Bangalore BBMP magic boxes Contractors Everything else

 

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/06/stories/2008060651180300.htm

 

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Strangling BBMP

Naveen - 6 June, 2008 - 17:39

 

Thanks Mcadambi for this info.

This was bound to happen - 3 crore projects replacing 50 crore projects would certainly reduce margins & seriously jeopardize the interests of many construction cos., many who whom may even be surplussed out. Serves them right - they have already had their heydays & it's now time for faster & cheaper solutions.

 

dependable magic?

blrsri - 8 June, 2008 - 09:48

we have had some heavy rains already..any updates on how these underpasses are holding out?

There were some initial drainage issues..are these managed now?

3mts width is just right for a pedestrian underpass only..we need to have a min width of 5 mts atleast for any more underpasses! 

a totally new solution

narayan82 - 7 June, 2008 - 02:27

Well...the Magic Boxes werent much of a solution. They are like a temporary structure! Why not look for a mix - a solution close to a permanent flyover/underpass but using pre-cast technology. L&T did it at NH4/BIAL interchange in 5 months! The Magix Box can be a temporary solution that acts as a side road untill the main flyover is built.

Wider Magic Boxes are also Possible

Naveen - 7 June, 2008 - 04:03

 

Narayan,

Magic Box widths upto 6.0m are possible (two lanes). The ones put up at Cauvery & BDA Jns are narrower (3.5 & 4.5m).

L&T did not do the entire job within 5 months. I had been monitoring the construction activity there. It had been on since the past two years. Piers & Ramp construction activities & much of the ground work had already made a lot of progress six months back, but was moving ahead at snail's pace then. Also, there was a court case over a piece of land required for one of the ramps. The activity gathered pace in the last 4-5 months with the opening of BIA drawing closer.

In any case, the Magic Boxes are of great utility since costs are minimal + installation is fast. So, even if they are of low height, I feel they are acceptable & should be used as they can save huge amounts.

 

magic boxes in lanes

narayan82 - 7 June, 2008 - 06:10

Your right Naveen, 6 meter magic boxes can be a workable solution. I was thinking for the Ring Road - every junction can be made signal free. The magic box underpasses can be in sections so that each land has one section of the underpass. This way you can even keep a hieght barrier on them to restric two wheelers & cars from busses & trucks.

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