Bihar Officials Confirm Vikramshila Setu’s Structural Integrity After Partial Wall Collapse Triggers Concern
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- •A section of a ‘false wall’ near Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur collapsed on June 10, 2024, causing public concern.
- •Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) officials confirmed the bridge’s main structure remains safe and fully operational.
- •The Vikramshila Setu, inaugurated in 2017, is a critical bridge over the Ganges River and part of Bihar’s road connectivity projects.
- •Executive Engineer Ramesh Kumar stated the collapse involved a non-structural part and did not affect the bridge’s pillars, deck, or cables.
- •Authorities have assured the public of ongoing safety inspections and announced a detailed probe into the incident’s cause.
Bhagalpur, Bihar – A recent incident involving the partial collapse of a ‘false wall’ near the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur has led to public concern about the bridge’s structural integrity. However, officials from the Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) have clarified that the bridge remains safe and fully functional. The incident occurred on the morning of June 10, 2024, when a section of a temporary or decorative wall adjacent to the bridge gave way, creating a minor scare among commuters and locals.