Another Wonder of Bhopal 'Eiffel Tower', the road has been constructed beneath the high-tension line
Bhopal is gaining attention for a high-tension tower located in the middle of a road in Vinayak Colony, posing serious risks to local traffic and residents.
The city of Bhopal is increasingly being termed as the 'city of wonders' with peculiar infrastructural developments, one of which is a high-tension tower situated directly in the middle of a road in the Karond area. This bizarre engineering feat, a result of the electricity department and municipal corporation's planning, has now become a significant obstruction for traffic and poses grave dangers to the safety of local residents. Years ago when the tower was erected, the area was sparsely populated, but as development progressed, a road was constructed right beneath it.
Many concerns have been raised about this high-tension tower, especially during the rainy season when the risk of electric shock becomes a very real threat. People passing underneath have to navigate the area with utmost caution, often putting their lives at risk. Moreover, the presence of the tower in the middle of the road makes it nearly impossible for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks to pass, complicating the response during crucial times.
Interestingly, this situation has drawn visitors from other parts of the city who come to witness this peculiar sight. Some are taking selfies near this 'Eiffel Tower' while others utilize social media to mock the electricity department over their evident negligence. The incident serves as a cautionary tale regarding urban planning and infrastructure development that overlooks safety and practicality, shedding light on inadequacies in city management and engineering practices in Bhopal.