Residents of Kypseli, Athens, are expressing deep concerns over cracks that have appeared in approximately 200 buildings, which many attribute to ongoing metro construction activities in the area. These concerns have prompted calls for official assessments and structural inspections, with local authorities, including Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, supporting the need for urgent measures to ensure safety.
Since the discovery of the cracks, inspections by engineering experts have been initiated. The Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) has been involved in the assessment process, responding to residents' demands for greater scrutiny of the building conditions. The president of the Organization of Earthquake Planning and Protection (OASP), Euthymios Lekkas, has noted the importance of continuous monitoring of the affected buildings, although he stated that the structural stability of the residences has not currently been determined.
The situation has led to a suspension of some construction activities in the metro project as authorities work to address safety concerns. Reports indicate that the issue of building damage was known to the metro authorities since March, highlighting a delayed response to the potential impact of the construction on local housing.
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