Majherhat bridge collapse: Govt mulls alternative route, temporary bridge

Kolkata | Thursday | 13th September, 2018

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An alternative route passing through Alipore Avenue is being considered for those who used the Majherhat Bridge. However, even if a temporary bridge is built, heavy vehicles will not be allowed to pass through it, sources said. Another plan in the pipeline is the installation of a temporary bridge on the site. It is just in planning stage and efforts are being made to ensure that people who had been using the Majherhat bridge on a regular basis get an alternative soon,” said an official. A forensic team has been examining the site since the day of the incident..