Multi-Crore Sona River Bridge a Showpiece: Approach Road Delay Leaves 3 Blocks Stranded

• A 13-year-old, multi-crore bridge over the Sona River in Siwan's Ballia Panchayat remains unused due to the absence of an approach road.
• The incomplete connectivity affects three blocks (Aandar, Hussainganj, Jiradei), forcing residents to take a 30 km detour to the district headquarters.
• Villagers have repeatedly appealed to officials, MPs, and MLAs, receiving only assurances, leading to critical situations during emergencies.
• The bridge, meant to connect two assembly constituencies, is deteriorating due to disuse and lack of maintenance, raising concerns about its longevity.
• The delay highlights a lack of departmental coordination and administrative indifference, leaving residents questioning when they will benefit from the investment.