Bihar / Bihar portion of bridge built across Burhi Gandak River in Begusarai collapsed and fell in river

Bihar : Cases of bridge collapse and theft have become common in Bihar. A new case of bridge collapse in Bihar has come from Begusarai where the bridge built on Budhi Gandak river collapsed even before its inauguration and got submerged in the river water. However, it was a relief that no one was hurt in this accident. But with the collapse of the bridge, questions have started to arise regarding the work of the Nitish Kumar government. Questions are also being raised on his policy towards corruption.

Two days before the collapse of this bridge, the movement of people on it was stopped. Actually, a crack was visible in this bridge, after which the use of people was banned. The DM of Begusarai told that the bridge was temporarily closed for use. He told that the reasons for the collapse of the bridge are being investigated.

This bridge could not be built in 5 years

The story of this bridge is very interesting. It was a high level RCC bridge whose construction started in the year 2016. It was to be ready by August 2017. But this bridge has not been inaugurated yet and it broke before that. This bridge was built under the Mukhyamantri Naward Yojana, which cost Rs 13.43 crore. This bridge was built between Ahok Kriti Toll and Vishnupur.

According to the information, the approach road leading to the bridge was not constructed, then people were using it somehow. Tractors were also moving through this bridge. A crack was seen in it some time back, then movement on it was banned. But who knew that this bridge would submerge in water even before its inauguration.

People are questioning the bridge and alleging that the rules were ignored during its construction. Due to loot, this bridge became a gift of corruption. In the accident, the part between pillar number 2 and 3 of this bridge, prepared by Maa Bhagwati Construction Company, broke down and entered the Gandak river.