Crumbling Keni bridge in Bihar raises fear of major disaster

The deteriorating condition of the Keni Bridge over the Falgu River in Bihar’s Gaya district has sparked serious safety concerns among local residents, even as vehicles continue to use the structure daily. Damaged pillars and exposed iron rods have raised fears of a possible collapse.

A recent inspection by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna reportedly declared the bridge “highly vulnerable” and recommended immediate repairs. Villagers claim officials marked damaged sections with red paint and suggested barricading the bridge, but no restrictions have been imposed so far.