Multiple foot overbridges built across Guwahati sit in a "dismal state," poorly maintained and largely avoided by pedestrians who prefer crossing roads directly at grade.
On record
The official record states: "No detailed official cause statement found in available reporting; civic body has faced repeated criticism over upkeep."
Filed as "Abandoned / unused" and dated to Various years, this entry sits under the "Over ₹100 crore cumulative" 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 defect liability period ended before the defects introduced themselves.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Booked a whole afternoon and needed about fifteen minutes. You leave with a new respect for the word 'sanctioned'.”
“Dragged my partner here on our anniversary, for reasons I stand by. It has become a landmark by sheer persistence of failure.”
“Arrived just as a maintenance crew was arriving too. The completion date clearly has frequent-flyer status.”
