Bridge collapse snaps road link with 2 Patuakhali UZs

An iron bridge on Dakua Canal on Galachipa-Dashmina road collapsed on Sunday, snapping road communication between the two upazilas upazilas of the district.

The bridge was built by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) around 20 years ago. 

Abul Hossain, a trader at Chiknikandi Bazar under Galachipa upazila, said some steel sleepers on the north side of the bridge collapsed when a goods-laden truck was crossing the bridge.

"The bridge had become vulnerable due to lack of proper renovation, but we could use it to communicate easily with Galachipa and Dashmina upazilas. Now we have to face problems," he added.

Abdul Mannan, another trader of the area, demanded immediate steps to repair the bridge, considering the interest of the locals.

Contacted, Md Atiqur Rahman, engineer of Galachipa upazila LGED, said they have already informed the higher authorities about the matter and urged them to take immediate steps to repair the brigde.

"We are looking to build a new bridge on the canal," he said.