A newly built Dehradun bridge lost its approach road just seventeen days after its opening. Overnight rainfall eroded the soil supporting the road, causing a significant collapse. Officials stated the bridge itself remained structurally safe, and traffic was rerouted. An investigation has been ordered to fix responsibility for the construction quality issues. Temporary repairs have since restored traffic flow on the affected stretch.

Heavy rainfall caused a massive crater on a recently inaugurated bridge in Dehradun, raising concerns about construction quality and disrupting traffic flow in the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in nine districts of Uttarakhand for Tuesday, while a 'yellow' alert has…