Maharashtra: Gandhari Bridge reopened after no crack found

Vehicular movement on this route has been diverted to the alternative Kalyan-Bhiwandi bypass road route since Monday night

A day after the Gandhari Bridge in Kalyan was closed amidst rumours of a crack, it was reopened on Tuesday at around 6.30pm by the PWD after it found no crack on it.

Gandhari bridge in Kalyan develops cracks, closed for traffic. (HT Photo)

The PWD officers who inspected its pillars in a boat, claimed that the bridge was safe and could be used for traffic. Officials said that the pillar of the bridge had a lot of waste accumulated during the recent heavy downpour, including a black cloth that appeared as a crack. The officials added that minor repair works needed to be carried out to the bridge.

The bridge is a vital link between the cities of Kalyan and Bhiwandi.

The bridge built over the Ulhas river, connects Kalyan (West) to National Highway 3 at Padgha check post.

The bridge, which is maintained by PWD, is around 25 years old.

A traffic police inspector from Kalyan traffic unit said, “ As per the information from the PWD, the bridge was shut with immediate effect on Monday night.”