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Samastipur's 56-Year-Old Railway Overbridge Closed Indefinitely
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 03:17 PM
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The 56-year-old railway overbridge in Samastipur, considered the city's lifeline, has been completely shut down from Monday. Pedestrian entry is also prohibited.
The crucial 56-year-old railway overbridge in Samastipur, Bihar, has been permanently closed to all traffic starting Monday. This structure, vital for the city's connectivity, will no longer be accessible for vehicular movement.
In conjunction with the closure, a new traffic plan has been implemented across the city to manage the rerouting of vehicles. The decision to close the overbridge, which has served the city for over five decades, comes after extensive use.
Pedestrians are also barred from entering the overbridge premises as part of the safety measures. Information regarding when traffic will resume or if a new structure will be built is not immediately available.
In conjunction with the closure, a new traffic plan has been implemented across the city to manage the rerouting of vehicles. The decision to close the overbridge, which has served the city for over five decades, comes after extensive use.
Pedestrians are also barred from entering the overbridge premises as part of the safety measures. Information regarding when traffic will resume or if a new structure will be built is not immediately available.