Supreme Court Orders Bihar to Audit Bridges After Ten Recent Collapses

Jul 29, 2024, 06:50 AM

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Bihar Government in response to a petition seeking a directive for the state to conduct a comprehensive structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges. This action follows a series of recent bridge collapses in the state, with ten bridges collapsing amid heavy downpours, raising significant safety concerns. The petition calls for the demolition or retrofitting of weak structures to prevent further incidents. The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Bihar government and other relevant parties regarding these incidents and the proposed audit.