After the collapse on Metro Line 6 in Nuevo León, Monterrey, on Tuesday, April 9, the authorities revealed what happened through a statement. Since its official version, two of the four cables that function as support straps for the column assembly have failed.
Through a text published in his
website
the government of Nuevo León explained the reasons that led to the failure of the reinforcing steel element, thus causing damage to the structure of one of the main works in the city.
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The cause of the collapse of Metro Line 6 in Monterrey
As reported by the Government of Nuevo León, this Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the failure of two of the four cables of support 181, located at the intersection of Madero and Colón avenues, in front of the station of the “Y Griega” subway, caused the steel element to give way and tilt towards part of the road that is open to circulation.
The collapse of one of the rod structures generated an enormous roar in the area. The authorities reported that the steel structural element bent at 85°, without touching the ground or damaging urban equipment or any vehicles that were circulating through the site at that time.
Finally, the procedure continued with the lifting of the structural element to secure it again with steel cables, so roads were restored in the sector. The security operation took several hours and generated vehicular chaos.
What is the construction of Metro Line 6 like?
At the moment, Nuevo León has 3 metro lines. The line 6 project has the objective of expanding the service and generating a better public transportation system. However, the fall of this structure will lengthen the process.
According to
official information
the construction of Metro Line 6 will provide the following benefits and meets these characteristics.
- The work will benefit 120 thousand users and will provide the opportunity to travel to schools, jobs and a better quality of life.
- It will have an extension of 17 kilometers, from the Gynecology Hospital to the municipality of Apodaca.
- The first survey and construction work begins on the Greek “Y” section to Citadel.
- A non-invasive construction method will be implemented to avoid the total closure of the road and traffic will be reduced.
- Metro Line 6 will be accessible by having: escalators, elevators, reforestation.
- The construction of the infrastructure will last one year.
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