{"id":121958,"date":"2026-08-31T17:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=121958"},"modified":"2026-08-31T17:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:08:21","slug":"vikramshila-setu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/vikramshila-setu\/","title":{"rendered":"Vikramshila Setu, Location, Connectivity, Collapse, Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vikramshila Setu <\/b>is a major road bridge across the Ganga near Bhagalpur in Bihar. It connects the southern and northern banks and serves as a vital route between Bhagalpur, Banka, Jharkhand and the Kosi-Seemanchal region. The bridge was opened in 2001. The Vikramshila Bridge is currently under attention due to recent structural collapse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Vikramshila Setu in News?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vikramshila Setu <\/b>Bhagalpur News is important after a portion of the bridge collapsed in May 2026. The incident disrupted road connectivity across the Ganga. Authorities had accelerated permanent reconstruction work and planned a complete three month traffic closure from August 29, 2026. A Bailey Bridge was installed for emergency traffic movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Its proposed removal from August 28 has now been postponed by four weeks due to the Ganga\u2019s high water level. The revised repair date is yet to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vikramshila Setu<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vikramshila Setu has historically provided the crucial land connection across the wide Ganga near Bhagalpur and Naugachhia.<\/span><\/p>\n