A retaining-wall section of this overbridge collapsed on December 18, 2025, and a second section collapsed again on February 22, 2026 — barely 3-4 years after completion — forcing traffic closure on the busy Jabalpur-Bhopal highway.
On record
The official record states: "MPRRDC officials said "the contractor was negligent during construction, therefore we will have the bridge rebuilt by the same contractor," attributing the failure to the retaining wall's panel-locking mechanism giving way."
Filed as "Collapsed (twice)" and dated to Built 2018-2022, this entry sits under the "₹391 crore" 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.
“Land acquired, hopes acquired, momentum not acquired.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Came to see whether the photos online were exaggerating; they were not. It is a triumph of allocation over construction.”
“Went for a morning walk and accidentally did a site inspection. The barricade paint has faded through two colour schemes.”
“Booked a guide who spent the whole time apologising for it. It quietly outlived its own justification.”
