The local residents of Ghot Camp, in Taloja have received temporary respite as the local contractor assigned to the new bridge project at Ghot Camp, has promptly constructed another makeshift road, in place of the temporary road that was swept away on 26 May, during a heavy pre-monsoon onslaught.
Read the story here: Taloja: Razed bridge transformed into temporary road, now washed away by rains
For years, there had been a small bridge over a canal connected to the Taloja river at Ghot Camp, which served as the sole access route for thousands of residents, including office-goers and students. However, it was razed sometime back, to facilitate the construction of a new two-section bridge (one inbound, one outbound, with the latter still months from completion). To allow daily commute to residents, a temporary road was built over the canal, with the debris of razed bridge. However, as the city was lashed by heavy rains, the temporary road was swept away by a violent flow of water in the canal, disrupting daily communte, and literally disconnecting residents from the main areas.
Acting swiftly on the predicament of the residents, a new temporary road has been built swiftly, allowing local residents to resume their daily travels. This has particularly eased movement for those commuting out of Taloja and those working in the Taloja MIDC area, where a longer alternative route had become mandatory.
However, the efficacy of this new temporary road in the long term remains a significant concern. Like its the temporary road that was built earlier, the new road also is a temporary structure. While pre-monsoon rains have currently abated for a week now, the impending full monsoon season, known for its sustained heavy downpours, presents a severe test.
Residents express apprehension that the new road could meet the same fate as the last, being overwhelmed and washed away once intense rainfall recommences. With the permanent bridge still several months from completion, the precarious nature of this temporary solution means locals can only hope for a prolonged dry spell. Such an outcome, however, is unlikely as the monsoon approaches.
Last Updated on June 3, 2025 by Staff Reporter
