Bihar Bridge: The Sultanganj-Aguwani bridge being constructed on Ganga is once again in the headlines. The debris of the pillar of this bridge being constructed over the Ganga river between Agawani Ghat of Khagaria and Sultanganj of Bhagalpur collapsed on Saturday. Due to the heavy flow of water, the support system between bridge number 9 and 10 was washed away and once again the matter related to this bridge became heated. Its video also started going viral on social media. Here, the Bridge Construction Corporation issued a statement saying that this bridge will be constructed again.
Now the Agwani Ghat bridge will be built again
The Bridge Construction Corporation issued a statement on Saturday saying that as per the directions of the Patna High Court, the agency concerned has to construct the previously demolished bridge anew at its own cost. In light of this order, a new design is being prepared. Once this process is completed, the construction of the bridge will begin anew.
The substructure and foundation of the bridge are also being investigated.
The corporation said the agency was responsible for the design of the bridge. The first portion of the bridge was damaged on April 30, 2022. Instructions have been given to dismantle and remove it. Its design has been examined by IIT Roorkee. In addition, the substructure and foundation of the bridge are also being examined.
What part of the bridge collapsed on Saturday?
The Bridge Construction Corporation said that meanwhile, the portion of the previously damaged part that was being removed was damaged on Saturday due to rising water level and strong current of the Ganges River. This piece was part of the previously damaged part, which had to be removed. After the latest accident, no work is being carried out on this bridge. Meanwhile, the second part of the bridge that was being constructed using this technology was damaged on June 4, 2023. During the investigation, it was found that its design was defective. Due to this, the construction work on the bridge was immediately stopped. The contractor has been ordered to remove all the parts that are being constructed using this technology.
Government to inform High Court: Deputy Chief Minister
Deputy Chief Minister and Road Construction Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that the agency’s sensitivity is not being shown in the Agwani Ghat bridge issue. The government has its hands tied by the High Court’s directions. We will inform the court about the agency’s negligence. Due to the agency’s insensitivity, the department is being questioned, the public is facing problems and the government is being defamed. One cannot blindly trust the designs of such people. The Road Construction Department will get it investigated. No one will be left guilty. Vijay Sinha said that if action had been taken earlier, such an incident would not have happened. This bridge collapsed on April 30, 2022.
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