A bridge connecting Kadapa and Anantapur districts over the Papagni river collapsed in the early hours during severe November 2021 floods, cutting off a key inter-district road link.
On record
The official record states: "Authorities attributed the collapse to heavy rainfall and flooding."
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to Collapsed November 2021, this entry sits under the "Not specified (rebuild estimated over a year)" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The budget grew legs; the project did not.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Went the day after reading a very stern newspaper editorial about it. It is the civic equivalent of a sentence trailing off.”
“Came with my walking group, who now bring everyone here. Two administrations claim the foundation and neither claims the delay.”
“Visited on a rare free evening in Anantapur. This project's golden age was the planning stage.”