A bridge has become a case of concern: Originally, the Aishbagh Rail Over Bridge was supposed to ease traffic in Bhopal. However, after 10 years of construction and costs of around 2 million euros, there is now a problem: The bend in the bridge is so severe that it cannot be traversed without risk. The authorities are disputing over who is to blame.
Which bridge is in question? The Aishbagh Rail Over Bridge is a bridge designed to span railway tracks in the city of Bhopal, India, aiming to better connect different parts of the city and ease traffic.
The bridge cost around 2 million euros and was completed in 2025 after years of delays. However, this brought a surprise: There is a nearly right-angled bend in the bridge that lacks a transition curve, posing a problem for traffic safety.
Severe bend in the bridge likely poses a risk of accidents for traffic
Why is the curve a problem? Experts warn that vehicles can easily lose control when entering such a sudden curve, especially at high speeds, in poor visibility, or wet conditions. Therefore, the structure is considered a potential accident hotspot and has since been closed.
No one feels responsible: Opposition representatives of the Congress Party refer to it as a “symbol of corruption” and accuse the government of allowing questionable techniques and inadequate oversight, reports the Times of India. Moreover, the authorities are shifting the problem back and forth:
- The railway administration is responsible for the part over the tracks, while the Public Works Department (PWD) is responsible for the access ramps.
- Both sides are passing the blame for the design flaw onto each other.
After an investigation, the Chief Minister ordered the suspension of seven engineers, including two chief engineers, for “gross negligence” in the planning and implementation of the bridge at the end of June 2025. This was reported by the magazine TheOnlineCitizen.com.
Under public pressure, it was decided to renovate the bridge before commissioning instead of completely tearing it down.
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