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.
On record
The official record states: "Deputy Commissioner S.B. Shettennavar said the bridge "may have collapsed due to sub-standard work or faulty design.""
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to Built 2002; collapsed Oct 1, 2018, this entry sits under the "Not specified" 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.
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Sources
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