A biker was injured when a pipe fell from the Joda flyover.

Joda, a bustling city in Odisha, has been making headlines lately for its longest flyover in Keonjhar district. Unfortunately, it has been for all the wrong reasons. This flyover has once again caught the attention of the media, but this time it's not for its impressive length. A large drainage pipe fell from the flyover and landed on a motorcyclist passing underneath on a Monday afternoon.

The injured biker, Badri Narayan Kar, was immediately taken to a nearby health center for treatment. According to reports, Kar was on his way to a bank when the rainwater drainage pipe fell from pillar number 55 and hit him on the shoulder. The incident caused a stir in the area, but thankfully, it calmed down after Kar was admitted to a hospital.

Kar expressed his frustration over the incident, pointing out that despite the flyover being relatively new, incidents like falling pipes, chunks of concrete, and exposed iron rods have become all too common. He also criticized the local authorities for not addressing these safety concerns. Other concerned individuals, such as Jagannath Panigrahi, Samir Das, Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, and Kamakshya Patra, who are youth leaders in the area, also voiced their worries about the safety of road users.

They attributed the instability of the pipes to the substandard materials used in the construction and the vibrations caused by heavy vehicles passing over the flyover. In addition, locals have accused the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation of neglecting the issue. They have appealed to the state government to investigate the alleged irregularities in the construction of the flyover.

It is disheartening to see such incidents happening in an infrastructure project that was meant to improve the lives of the people. We can only hope that the authorities take prompt action to address these safety concerns and ensure the well-being of the citizens. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to bring these issues to light and hold accountable those responsible for such negligence.

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