The Tuntuniya railway overbridge (ROB) in Samastipur has been closed for all traffic starting Monday, July 6, 2026. This 56-year-old flyover was declared structurally vulnerable, leading the District Administration to shut it down for urgent repair work. The closure will remain in effect until August 15, 2026, to ensure public safety.
Why was the Tuntuniya ROB closed and what is being fixed?
The bridge, built in 1970, has become dilapidated over time. Officials found that the expansion joints connecting the slab and girders of the 19-pillar structure had deteriorated. Sadar SDO Dilip Kumar and Traffic DSP Ashish Raj confirmed that immediate repairs were necessary to prevent any accidents. DM Roshan Kushwaha has handed the project to a repair agency with strict orders to maintain high quality.
How is the traffic being managed during the closure?
To reduce the impact on daily commuters, the District Administration has implemented a new traffic diversion plan. Before the closure, an encroachment removal drive was conducted on alternative routes to make more space for vehicles. Additional police personnel have been deployed at major intersections to manage the heavy congestion and help drivers find alternative paths.
What is the timeline for the completion of work?
The repair work is scheduled to last for 42 days, ending on August 15, 2026. To meet this deadline, the administration has directed the agency to work 24 hours a day in three shifts. The goal is to reopen the vital link connecting the two halves of the town as quickly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tuntuniya ROB कब तक बंद रहेगा?
यह पुल 6 जुलाई 2026 से 15 अगस्त 2026 तक बंद रहेगा। मरम्मत कार्य पूरा होने के बाद ही इसे फिर से खोला जाएगा।
पुल पर क्या काम किया जा रहा है?
1970 में बने इस पुल के 19 पिलर हैं। इसमें खराब हो चुके expansion joints को बदला जा रहा है ताकि पुल सुरक्षित हो सके।