Guwahati: A major transport link in Sivasagar district was snapped early Friday after a portion of the Gammon bridge over the Dikhow River collapsed, halting traffic along National Highway 37. Officials said the incident occurred around 4:30 am when a section of the ageing bridge, constructed in 1963, caved in reportedly due to soil erosion around its foundation. The bridge was under maintenance at the time of the collapse.
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The disruption has severely affected connectivity across Upper Assam, with long queues of vehicles stranded on both sides of the highway. Authorities have diverted traffic through alternative routes, though movement remains slow and disrupted. In the incident, a truck reportedly fell into the river while attempting to cross the weakened stretch. However, no casualties have been reported so far.
The bridge had been under scrutiny for its deteriorating condition, with a portion of its central span damaged earlier this year, prompting repair work and movement restrictions. Emergency teams and local प्रशासन officials have reached the site to assess the damage and begin restoration efforts. Commuters have been advised to avoid the route until further notice.
