Concerns Rise Over Structural Damage on Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur

Brief By News18 / 6:25 PM on 20 Mar 2026

A section of the Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur has raised safety concerns after expansion joints reportedly failed within nine years of repairs. Originally built in 2001 and renovated in 2017 at a cost of ₹16 crore, the bridge now shows signs of structural distress, prompting questions over construction quality and long-term durability among authorities.