Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
On the night of Saturday, January 9, cracks were observed in a building in Chalaunthi village, near the ongoing four-lane construction work on the Shimla bypass. A joint building survey was conducted by NHAI, and during the survey, some minor to moderate cracks were observed in the above mentioned building. It is being conveyed that the acquisition of two nearby buildings is already underway. The compensation amount for one building has been announced, while the acquisition process for the other has been initiated.
Furthermore, the project concessionaire had already installed bi-reflex targets for building condition surveys. The project concessionaire has also been instructed to install additional bi-reflex targets on nearby buildings and to continuously monitor their readings.
Local residents have also expressed concerns about the blasting activities being carried out for tunnel construction. Although controlled blasting was being conducted by the concessionaire, but keeping this concern in mind, the concessionaire has been instructed not to carry out any blasting in densely populated areas.
Based on the survey report, appropriate and suitable action will be taken to ensure the safety of the residents of the area. Additionally, for ensuring the public safety the above building had already been evacuated, and alternative rental accommodation has been arranged for the affected people. NHAI is providing all possible assistance to the people.