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Ujjain‑Garoth Bridge Damaged Again Within Six Months, NHAI Orders Rs 10 Cr Reconstruction
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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The Ujjain‑Garoth four‑lane over‑bridge’s approach road and retaining wall suffered a second failure within six months, prompting an IIT‑Delhi technical review that identified construction flaws and a directive from NHAI to rebuild a 400‑500 m section at a cost of Rs 10 crore.
The four‑lane Ujjain‑Garoth over‑bridge, part of the Ujjain‑Garoth four‑lane road (ROB), reported fresh damage to its approach road and retaining wall just six months after a similar collapse. The deterioration was captured in a video that quickly went viral on social media, raising concerns about the structure’s safety.
An investigative team from IIT Delhi examined the site and the footage, concluding that the bridge suffered from several technical shortcomings during construction. The engineers highlighted deficiencies in the design of the retaining wall and inadequate quality control of the concrete work, which likely contributed to the repeated failure.
In response, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ordered the demolition of the compromised 400‑500 metre segment and its reconstruction at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore. The agency has instructed contractors to adhere to revised engineering standards to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has disrupted traffic on the Ujjain‑Garoth corridor, with authorities diverting vehicles to alternate routes while the reconstruction work proceeds. Officials assure commuters that the new structure will meet enhanced safety criteria before reopening.
An investigative team from IIT Delhi examined the site and the footage, concluding that the bridge suffered from several technical shortcomings during construction. The engineers highlighted deficiencies in the design of the retaining wall and inadequate quality control of the concrete work, which likely contributed to the repeated failure.
In response, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ordered the demolition of the compromised 400‑500 metre segment and its reconstruction at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore. The agency has instructed contractors to adhere to revised engineering standards to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has disrupted traffic on the Ujjain‑Garoth corridor, with authorities diverting vehicles to alternate routes while the reconstruction work proceeds. Officials assure commuters that the new structure will meet enhanced safety criteria before reopening.