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1960s Bridge Over Gurgaon Canal Collapses Under Truck Traffic

★★★★★ 3.6 / 5 · 885 reviews⌖ Ballabgarh, connecting Sector 25 and Sector 55, FaridabadEntry #01 in Faridabad
1960s Bridge Over Gurgaon Canal Collapses Under Truck Traffic — photo 1

A decades-old, poorly maintained bridge over the Gurgaon canal in Ballabgarh collapsed into a V-shape on a Friday evening while heavy trucks were crossing, trapping several vehicles in the water; no fatalities reported.

On record

The official record states: "Attributed to decades of inadequate maintenance combined with excessive vehicle weight."

Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to Built in the 1960s; collapsed March 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.

“The foundation is load-bearing; the timeline is not.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk

Sources

  • https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-delhi/20180310/281711205163384

Visitor reviews

“Stopped by after spotting it from a friend's balcony. It is exactly what the file number says it is.”
XS X. Saxena · Faridabad★★★★★
“Made it my one tourist activity for the entire Faridabad trip. Five stars, purely for the honesty.”
HV H. Varghese · Faridabad★★★★★
“Visited on a whim and stayed for the disbelief. Nothing quite prepares you for seeing it in person.”
GD G. Dutta · Faridabad★★★★★
Official RecordBL/FAR/1960/BRI
Status
Collapsed
Category
Bridge
Locality
Ballabgarh, connecting Sector 25 and Sector 55
Year
Built in the 1960s; collapsed March 2018
Cost to taxpayers
Not specified

How to get there

Located in Ballabgarh, connecting Sector 25 and Sector 55, Faridabad, Haryana. Routes and access change often on entries filed as "Collapsed" — check current local conditions before visiting.

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