Bihar Bridge Fails Before Completion: Vikramshila Setu Parallel Bridge Pillars Tilt

• Three pillars of the 4-lane parallel bridge to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, Bihar, have tilted before completion.
• The tilting pillars, built in the middle of the Ganga River, pose a serious technical challenge and raise quality concerns.
• Work on the sub-structure of the affected pillars has been halted, with fears of further tilting during floods.
• The new bridge aims to reduce the burden on the already dilapidated Vikramshila Setu, which has also seen recent damage.
• This incident follows a series of bridge collapses in Bihar, intensifying concerns about construction quality and inspection.