A beam of an under-construction bridge at Thorayikkadavu in Koyilandy taluk collapsed on August 15, 2025, injuring two workers; local media framed it as public money wasted on shoddy construction.
On record
The official record states: "Not specified."
Filed as "Collapsed (under construction)" and dated to 2025, this entry sits under the "Not specified ("crores down the drain," per Kerala Kaumudi)" 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
2 public sources — 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 was declared a priority so often the word wore out.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/08/15/thorayikkadav-bridge-collapse-koyilandy0.html
- https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1591252&u=
Visitor reviews
“Came here on a dare from the hotel receptionist. Nothing quite prepares you for seeing it in person.”
“Went the week it was back in the news again. It explains a lot about the Kozhikode budget, quietly.”
“Stopped by after spotting it from a friend's balcony. Recommended to anyone collecting evidence of ambitious paperwork.”