The construction of a bridge in Bihar's Araria district has created ripples in the administration. The bridge, built at a cost of Rs 3 crore, stands in the middle of an open field with no road on either side.
The construction was part of a 3 kilometre-long road and bridge project in Parmanandpur village under the Chief Minister Gramin Sadak scheme.
Locals say there is a dead river in the area, which becomes a problem in the rainy season and remains dry the rest of the year. The road and bridge project was supposed to connect the villagers during the rainy season.
The piece of land where the bridge stands was acquired by the administration but acquisition of the rest of the area was incomplete.
However, the administration went ahead and built the bridge with no approach route on either side.
Reacting to the development, Araria District Magistrate Inayat Khan said, "This matter has come to my notice. A report has been sought from the executive engineer in this regard. Along with this, the Sub-Divisional Officer, Circle Officer and the concerned engineer have been asked to visit the site and the area."
"In the event of non-availability of land, how this plan was formatted, all the matters are being investigated. Necessary action will be taken," Khan said.
