Bhagalpur (Bihar), March 21 Bihar Road Construction Department Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal said on Saturday that the damaged back wall of the Vikramshila Setu, a major river bridge in Bhagalpur district, will soon be reconstructed.
His statement came in the wake of the circulation of a purported video on social media showing the bridge's protective walls in a deteriorated state.
"The department's secretary and a team from IIT Patna visited the site. There is some damage. It will soon be repaired," Jaiswal told reporters.
He said that it is a significant connectivity link, and a new bridge is being constructed alongside it.
Bhagalpur District Magistrate Nawal Kishor Choudhary said he instructed the executive engineer to visit the site and inquire about the reported deterioration.
"Based on his inputs, an expert team will be formed, if needed, and necessary action will be taken to ensure a smooth commute experience for people," he said.
Vikramshila Setu, constructed in 2001, is a 4.7-km bridge over the Ganga river in Bhagalpur, and serves as a critical lifeline connecting north and south Bihar.