A 1.8km under-construction cable-stayed bridge over the Ganga collapsed dramatically in April 2022, then again in June 2023 — a near-unprecedented double collapse during construction, without casualties either time.
On record
The official record states: "No formal government cause report has been published; press speculation cites design and quality-management failures."
Filed as "Collapsed twice; still under reconstruction" and dated to Under construction since 2015; collapsed twice (2022, 2023), this entry sits under the "~₹1,710 crore (~US$208 million) total project cost" 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
2 public sources — 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 handover is scheduled for a date that keeps its options open.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/bihar-under-construction-bridge-in-bhagalpur-collapses-enn24081704158
- https://calleam.com/WTPF/?p=9629
Visitor reviews
“Made a special trip across Bhagalpur just for this. The plaque was on time; the plaque was the whole event.”
“Ended up here after the actual attraction was closed. I have seen faster progress in geology.”
“Saw the crane from the highway and had to investigate. It is ninety percent done and has been for a very long time.”