It is true that the existing footbridges at the General Motors and Bellevue will be demolished to pave way for the new JKIA-Westlands Expressway. The Star’s fact-check desk moved in to verify claims that demolition of the two bridges which are a true representation of pedestrian safety would risk more lives on the busy highway. Journalist James Smart on his Twitter account indicated that it was ironic that the government spent millions of taxpayers money on the two bridges only for them to be demolished.

Source: The Star July 08, 2020 08:37 UTC