A bridge meant to connect two villages across the Kanugula stream has stayed unfinished for over 12 years after quality-control problems, substandard work confirmed by 2018, design flaws, alleged fund misuse and contractor disputes repeatedly stalled the project. Officials admitted "there were no records of bills, measurement books, or other documents," and a stopgap ₹10-lakh temporary bridge's approach road has since suffered monsoon damage; villagers with 200 acres across the stream face a 12km detour instead of a direct 2km crossing.
On record
The official record states: "Officials confirmed payments were made and notices issued to contractors but offered no explanation for the prolonged delays or the missing project documentation."
Filed as "Abandoned mid-construction" and dated to Approved 2009; funds sanctioned 2011; still incomplete as of March 2025, this entry sits under the "₹1.68 crore (2009 approval)" 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.
“A masterclass in beginning.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Found it exactly where the internet said it would be, disappointingly intact. It is a cautionary tale you can stand next to.”
“Wandered up from the bridge next door, which was also unfinished. The junction it was meant to fix now has a plaque and two problems.”
“Came here on a heritage walk that had clearly lost the plot. The soil test was optimistic and the soil disagreed.”
