Roughly 70 metres of the 140-metre, ~30-year-old bridge collapsed, severing a key link in Jagannaickpur. Opposition leaders alleged nearby desilting, dredging and a ₹9 crore park project had undermined the foundation.
On record
The official record states: "Not formally stated; R&B department cited funding constraints as an obstacle to repairs."
Filed as "Collapsed (roughly half the structure)" and dated to Built early 1990s; collapsed Sept 2021, this entry sits under the "₹9 crore spent on an adjacent park; ₹23 lakh for post-collapse IIT-Chennai study" 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.
“It has a foundation stone, a file number, and a following.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Arrived just as a maintenance crew was arriving too. The contractor left, but the commitment to the bit stayed.”
“Walked the full length of it out of sheer stubbornness. It is progressing at the speed of committee.”
“Came back a third time hoping the last visit was a fluke. Worth the trip if only to confirm it is real.”