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Omkareshwar-Mamleshwar Suspension Bridge Closed After Bolt Snaps
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 06:32 PM
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The historic suspension bridge connecting Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar has been shut down by authorities due to a broken loading wire. Repairs are underway, with services expected to resume in two to three days.
The vital suspension bridge linking the pilgrimage towns of Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar has been temporarily closed by local authorities. The decision was made after a critical loading wire component of the bridge snapped.
This structural failure prompted immediate action from the administration to ensure public safety. The bridge, a significant route for devotees and local traffic, is now inaccessible.
Repair work has commenced on the damaged section. Officials anticipate that the bridge will be reopened for public movement within the next two to three days, once the necessary repairs are completed.
This structural failure prompted immediate action from the administration to ensure public safety. The bridge, a significant route for devotees and local traffic, is now inaccessible.
Repair work has commenced on the damaged section. Officials anticipate that the bridge will be reopened for public movement within the next two to three days, once the necessary repairs are completed.