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Gadchiroli bridge caves in within three years of inauguration; Opposition slams Maharashtra govt
Updated On: 06 August, 2026 03:13 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
The Kothi-Koranar bridge over the Bandiya river was inaugurated on August 15 three years ago by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Gadchiroli Guardian Minister. The middle section of the 105-metre-long bridge caved in on July 31
The middle section of the 105-metre-long bridge, which has a carriageway width of 7.5 metres, caved in on July 31, cutting off access to several villages along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. PIC/X
A bridge connecting several villages in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district has collapsed, nearly three years after its construction, officials said on Thursday.
The Kothi-Koranar bridge over the Bandiya river was inaugurated on August 15 three years ago by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Gadchiroli Guardian Minister.
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