Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Bridge Segments Under Technical Review

06 May 2025 CW Team

Eleven pre-cast segments of the Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur bridge in Bihar, left unused for nearly eight years, are now under inspection as construction on the stalled project resumes. These segments, originally brought in for installation using the segment launching method, have been lying idle after a storm caused the launcher to collapse, halting work.

With construction now back on track, Road Construction Minister Nitin Naveen has directed a thorough technical evaluation of the unused segments before they can be approved for launching. The bridge’s superstructure relies on segmental technology—where sections are manufactured offsite and placed atop the piers using a launcher. However, prolonged exposure and disuse have raised concerns about their structural integrity.

Only segments certified as safe by experts will be launched; damaged or weakened sections will be discarded and replaced, potentially delaying the project further. In addition to the unused segments, those already placed on the structure are also being reassessed. Their load-bearing capacity is under review, and any signs of cracks or deterioration are receiving close attention.

One segment damaged during the original launcher collapse is currently being repaired, with the process under constant supervision.

Minister Naveen also confirmed that the approach road from the Tajpur side will soon connect to two national highways, and the agency in charge has been instructed to speed up the work.

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