A bridge in Kotdwar collapsed on July 13, 2023 amid heavy monsoon rains, an incident significant enough to coincide with a statewide school closure in Uttarakhand over weather/infrastructure safety concerns.
On record
The official record states: "Heavy monsoon rainfall was cited as the cause."
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to 2023 (July 13), this entry sits under the "Not specified" 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 tribute to the persuasive power of a good render.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Made a pilgrimage of sorts after years of following the saga. The barricade paint has faded through two colour schemes.”
“Came to see whether the photos online were exaggerating; they were not. It quietly outlived its own justification.”
“Went for a morning walk and accidentally did a site inspection. Officially it is progressing; physically it is weathering.”