On record
A 16-year-old bridge connecting Vijayapura and Belagavi districts over the Pataragitti stream collapsed suddenly on a Monday afternoon, severing the Athani connectivity route and forcing a longer detour via Tikota.
The official record states: "Deputy Commissioner S.B. Shettennavar said the bridge "may have collapsed due to sub-standard work or faulty design.""
“Sixteen years old and gone on a Monday afternoon. No warning, no traffic, no explanation.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
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Visitor reviews Satire
“Sixteen years old and it folded on a Monday afternoon with nothing on it.”
“Now everyone drives the long way via Tikota, which adds an hour and no explanation.”
“The Deputy Commissioner says it may have been substandard work or faulty design. Either way, Athani lost its road.”