Parts of under-construction bridge collapse in Valsad; R&B issues notice to contractor

Parts of under-construction bridge collapse in Valsad; R&B issues notice to contractor December 12, 2025

Valsad: The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Sub-Division, Valsad, has sought an explanation from contractor Royal Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd. after staging collapsed during construction work on the high-level bridge on the Valsad–Gundlav–Khergam Road. The Executive Engineer stated that five workers sustained injuries in the incident and are receiving treatment in the hospital. No fatalities were reported.

According to officials, three girders between pier numbers P-1 and P-2 were under shuttering as part of the superstructure work. The site engineer had issued instructions to adjust the horizontal line level of the girders. On the morning of December 12, 2025, workers were levelling a girde