On record
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.
The official record states: "No detailed official cause statement found in available reporting; civic body has faced repeated criticism over upkeep."
“A hundred crore of overbridges, crossed by no one, while everyone walks underneath.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews Satire
“Climbed one all the way to the top to be sure I was the only person doing so. I was.”
“A hundred crore of overbridges in Guwahati and the entire city crosses the road underneath them, at speed, on faith.”
“The steps are cracked, the lights are gone and the pedestrians have voted with their feet at ground level.”
