Bihar’s under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapses into Ganga again

• The under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge in Bihar, a project initiated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has collapsed into the Ganga river again, with no injuries reported.

• Despite nearly nine years of work and ₹1,710 crore invested, the bridge remains incomplete, with experts suggesting misalignment issues as a potential cause.

• The bridge aims to connect Sultanganj with Aguani Ghat, easing travel and reducing traffic on the Vikramshila Bridge.

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Third collapse of Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge

What’s the story

The under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge in Bihar has hit another roadblock again.

A section of the superstructure between pillars 9 and 10 collapsed into the Ganga River on Saturday.

This incident marks the third time a part of this bridge has fallen into the river, raising serious concerns about its structural integrity and construction quality.

No injuries reported 

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this latest incident.

However, the construction company responsible for the project, SK Singla Construction Pvt. Ltd., has not yet provided any clarification regarding this incident.

The bridge project, initiated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, aims to connect Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District with Aguani Ghat in Khagaria District.

The goal is to facilitate easier travel from Bhagalpur to Jharkhand via Khagaria and reduce traffic congestion on the Vikramshila Bridge.

Experts point to misalignment issues as likely cause

Experts have suggested that misalignment issues could be a potential cause for these repeated failures.

The foundation stone for the 3.16km bridge was laid on February 23, 2014, with construction beginning on March 9, 2015.

Despite nearly nine years of work and an allocation of ₹1,710 crore by the Bihar government, the bridge remains incomplete due to these ongoing issues.

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