Patna: Close on the heels of the Aguwani Ghat Khagaria bridge collapse, a portion of another bridge has caved-in in Bihar’s Kishanganj district.
The bridge was constructed on the Mechi river near Gori village on NH 327E connecting Katihar and Kishanganj districts.
The construction of the bridge was done by GR infra Limited. It has six spans sunk after the deterioration of the pillars.
Following its collapse, the district administration has stopped the movement on this bridge.
Police officials have been deployed on both sides to prevent motorists travelling on the bridge.
Earlier, an under-construction bridge in Bihar’s Khagaria district collapsed June 4 led to massive criticism of the Bihar government.
The matter is in court and the construction company of Khagaria bridge named SP Singla is facing the heat of state government.
IANS
