Cracks appear on bridge in Bihar's Araria after pillar subsides under load
Cracks have appeared on the Jhamta Mahishakol bridge in Bihar's Araria district after one of its pillars subsided. The bridge, built in 2022 at a cost of ₹7.32 crore, is crucial for connecting several villages. This incident follows a recent bridge collapse in the state, raising concerns about infrastructure safety.
- ▪The Jhamta Mahishakol bridge is 206.72 meters long and connects flood-affected areas.
- ▪Heavy traffic has been barred from the bridge after the discovery of cracks in one of its pillars.
- ▪The bridge is currently in its defect liability period, requiring the contractor to address structural faults.
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Cracks appear on bridge in Bihar's Araria after pillar subsides under loadBuilt over the Parmar river at a cost of ₹7.32 crore, the Jhamta Mahishakol bridge connects several villages and serves as a link for flood-affected areas.Updated on: May 24, 2026 12:07 PM ISTBy Aditya Nath JhaShare viaCopy link Authorities on Saturday barred heavy traffic on the 206.72-metre-long Jhamta Mahishakol bridge in Bihar’s Araria district after one of its pillars was found to have subsided. The incident marks the second instance of significant bridge damage reported in the state in less than a month.The 206.72-metre-long Jhamta Mahishakol bridge in Bihar’s Araria district has been closed to heavy traffic after one of its pillars was found to have cracked.
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