A 200-foot, 25-year-old Bailey bridge connecting the two halves of Lachung village and linking it to Katao and Sharchok villages collapsed on January 5, 2025 when an overloaded supply-laden vehicle attempted to cross, severing road connectivity (only a footbridge remained).
On record
The official record states: "District Collector said "the bridge was very old and it collapsed when an overloaded vehicle...was crossing over," pointing to age and lack of load-restriction enforcement."
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to 1999 built; collapsed 2025, 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.
“The file has been transferred more times than the site has been visited.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Stumbled on it while looking for somewhere to eat. The completion date clearly has frequent-flyer status.”
“Went in the early morning to beat the heat and the crowd that never came. Half of it is somehow more obstructive than none of it.”
“Booked a whole afternoon and needed about fifteen minutes. The contractor left, but the commitment to the bit stayed.”