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2026-07-10 04:24:42 UTC
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Buxar Rail Overbridge Opens, Then Closes After Structural Failure

bhashatimes.combusinesstoday.incnbctv18.comjagran.comtimesofindia · 2 blocs · 19d ago

A rail overbridge in Buxar district, Bihar, opened to the public and suffered a partial structural failure within four days, leading to the suspension of traffic.

A rail overbridge in Buxar district, Bihar, built at a cost of ₹26.40 crore, was opened to the public and suffered a partial structural failure within four days, with a slab resting on the fifth pillar sinking. The Buxar–Baruna rail overbridge was awaited by residents for nearly 11 to 12 years before being opened. Traffic on the overbridge has been suspended due to structural damage. According to bhashatimes.com, the Buxar–Baruna rail overbridge was constructed by a joint effort involving the Southern Railway Construction Organisation (SRCO) and Tiruchi Corporation. The Southern Railway estimated ₹12 crore for the railway portion of the overbridge near Fort Railway Station in Tiruchi. The overbridge near Fort Railway Station in Tiruchi was originally scheduled for completion according to an earlier timeline but remained delayed as of May 2026. The overbridge near Fort Railway Station in Tiruchi had its road closed for over two years prior to the MP's inspection in May 2026. According to jagran.com, the Pupari overbridge project in Sitamarhi was undertaken by BSC-C&CI company.

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