Bihar Bridge Collapse: 9 large bridges fell in just three years.

  Araria Bridge Collapse. Another bridge in Bihar has collapsed. People have not yet recovered from the collapse of the recently built bridge at Agwani Ghat in Sultanganj, which was built at a cost of crores in Sikti. Once again, an image depicting wrongdoing in government projects has surfaced.  

#WATCH | Bihar | A portion of a bridge over the Bakra River has collapsed in Araria pic.twitter.com/stjDO2Xkq3

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  Araria’s Digital Desk. Bihar Bridge Collapse: The Sikti bridge, built at a cost of crores, has collapsed and fallen to the ground. On this bridge, people were looking forward to seeing traffic. This recently constructed bridge is part of Tengapura Panchayat’s Sikti block, which is located on the India-Nepal border. The newly constructed bridge on Padriya Ghat of the Bakra River collapsed before to its opening. This bridge was set to connect the Sikti and Kursakanta blocks shortly after its inauguration. This bridge, built at a cost of Rs 7 crore 79 lakh 60 thousand, was created after the approach path of the previous bridge was severed. People claim that the bridge was built with poor materials. At the departmental level, efforts began to rebuild the bridge’s approach way. However, before that, the bridge collapsed and splintered. Bihar has a lengthy history of bridge collapses. Nine bridges have fallen in the previous three years alone. Many of these bridges collapsed during the construction process, while others collapsed a few days before the opening.      

Bihar Bridge Collapse: On June 18, the bridge fell in Araria.

  On June 18, 2024, the bridge across the Padariya Ghat of the Bakra River in Araria’s Sikti block fell. This bridge was erected to link the Sikti and Kursakatta blocks. This bridge’s construction is a story in itself. Floods had left the river bank far away when the bridge was first built. Construction was restarted at a cost of Rs 12 crore to connect the bridge to the riverbank, but on June 18, the bridge collapsed.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse: On March 22, a part of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Supaul

  The NHAI was constructing a bridge over the Kosi River between Bheja in Madhubani and Bakaur in Supaul. Meanwhile, on March 22, 2024, a portion of the bridge fell in Bakaur. This catastrophe claimed the life of one laborer and left nine others gravely injured. This bridge cost approximately 1200 crores to construct.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse , 4 June 2023: Bhagalpur bridge accident

  A four-lane bridge across the Ganga River in Bhagalpur was being constructed at a cost of Rs 1710 crore. The construction of this bridge would have improved connectivity with North and East Bihar, however it collapsed while still in progress.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse: The bridge in Saran fell on March 19, 2023.

  A four-lane bridge across the Ganga River in Bhagalpur was being constructed at a cost of Rs 1710 crore. The construction of this bridge would have improved connectivity with North and East Bihar, however it collapsed while still in progress.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse: The bridge collapsed in Saran on March 19, 2023.

  For decades, a road bridge in Saran had been waiting to be renovated. This bridge, built during the British era, had become entirely deteriorated, but owing to departmental carelessness, it collapsed while being renovated.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse: The bridge in Patna collapsed on February 19, 2023.

  The collapse of the bridge has also affected Patna, the state capital. On February 19, 2023, the bridge under construction on Patna’s Bihta-Sarmera four-lane road collapsed.  

Bihar Bridge Collapse : The bridge in Darbhanga fell on January 16, 2023.

  On January 16, 2023, a bridge collapsed in the Darbhanga district. This bridge, located on the Kamla Balan river, connected Darbhanga to Madhubani, Saharsa, and Samastipur.  

Conclusion 

  The numerous bridge collapses in Bihar, including the recent accident in Araria, point to major issues with construction quality and oversight. Despite enormous spending, infrastructure breakdowns expose widespread corruption and carelessness in government projects. Regular bridge collapses not only waste public funds, but they also endanger lives and disrupt transportation. To prevent such disasters, immediate efforts must be made to preserve high standards, accountability, and transparency in public infrastructure projects.     Click here to join us on WhatsApp   KNOW MORE ABOUT RECENT BLOGS   

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