Newly built approach road to bridge caves in after heavy rains in Dehradun
A newly constructed approach road to a bridge in Dehradun collapsed following heavy rains, just weeks after the bridge was opened to the public. The incident has sparked political controversy, with opposition parties alleging corruption regarding the quality of the construction.
Why it matters
The collapse raises concerns about infrastructure integrity and government accountability in the face of recurring natural disasters.
The newly constructed approach road to a bridge in Dehradun’s Premnagar caved in on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) following heavy rains, disrupting vehicular movement, officials said.
The bridge, which underwent repairs, and the approach road were opened to the public on July 12 after the temporary replacement bridge was washed away on the same day following torrential rains.
People gather around a damaged portion of a bridge over the Tons river at Nanda Ki Chowki after heavy rain in Dehradun, on July 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI
The temporary bridge had been built after the previous one was damaged during a natural disaster in September last year.
The repaired bridge and the newly constructed approach road were built at a combined cost of ₹16 crore.
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