40-year-old Ram Jhula bridge closed for commuting till December: Officials
It also developed cracks and other structural issues, particularly during heavy monsoon rainfall in July 2019 and August 2023, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend its use on both occasions.“Maintenance and a comprehensive overhaul of the bridge had been felt necessary for a long-term solution. As the state government has sanctioned a budget of ₹10 crore, we closed the bridge from both sides from Saturday evening for maintenance and restoration. The work is expected to be completed by December, after which the bridge will once again be opened for the public,” said Public Works Department (PWD) executive engineer, Narendranagar, Praveen Karnwal.The closure, however, has not gone down well with local traders, who have raised concerns over its timing.
- ▪It also developed cracks and other structural issues, particularly during heavy monsoon rainfall in July 2019 and August 2023, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend its use on both occasions.“Maintenance and a comprehensive overhaul
- ▪As the state government has sanctioned a budget of ₹10 crore, we closed the bridge from both sides from Saturday evening for maintenance and restoration.
- ▪The work is expected to be completed by December, after which the bridge will once again be opened for the public,” said Public Works Department (PWD) executive engineer, Narendranagar, Praveen Karnwal.The closure, however, has not gone dow
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HomeNext40-year-old Ram Jhula bridge closed for commuting till December: OfficialsThe closure, however, has not gone down well with local traders, who have raised concerns over its timingUpdated on: Jul 26, 2026, 18:10:24 ISTBy HT Correspondent, HaridwarPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The iconic 40-year-old Ram Jhula suspension bridge in Rishikesh, which connects Pauri Garhwal and Tehri Garhwal districts across the river Ganga, on Saturday was closed to commuters for maintenance, upgradation and renovation works. The bridge is expected to remain shut until December, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday.The 220-metre-long and two-metre-wide suspension bridge was closed from both ends on Saturday evening.
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