Traffic Disrupted as Bridge over Dhanauti River Collapses in Bettiah, Bihar
Bihar: Bridge over Dhanauti River collapses in Bettiah, halts traffic

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A bridge over the Dhanauti River in Majhaulia, Bettiah, Bihar has collapsed, halting all traffic. The Rural Works Department has set up barricades and caution signs, with local residents reporting ongoing issues due to the bridge's condition.
- 01The bridge, aged 35 to 40 years, connected Bakharia to Karamwa and served around a dozen panchayats.
- 02Local residents reported that the bridge showed signs of collapse for a month prior, causing accidents.
- 03The Rural Works Department has restricted vehicle access and is working on resolving the situation.
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In Bettiah, Bihar, a portion of a bridge over the Dhanauti River has collapsed, completely halting traffic. The incident occurred in Majhaulia, where the Rural Works Department promptly erected barricades to prevent vehicles from crossing. This bridge, located in Lal Saraiya Panchayat, was crucial for connecting Bakharia to Karamwa and served approximately a dozen nearby panchayats. Akash Kumar, a Technical Supervisor with the Rural Works Department, stated that the bridge is between 35 to 40 years old and that they have implemented cautionary measures to ensure public safety. Local residents have voiced their frustrations, noting that the bridge began deteriorating a month prior, leading to accidents and disruptions in their daily activities. This incident follows a series of bridge-related issues in Bihar, including a recent collapse of a slab on the Vikramshila Setu, which also caused traffic diversions. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has assured that temporary transportation measures will be in place until the bridge is fully operational by November 30.
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The collapse has disrupted traffic and business activities for local residents reliant on the bridge for transportation.
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