Iconic Lakshman Jhula In Rishikesh Closed Down Due To Overcrowding, Traffic & Is Beyond Repair
Lakshman Jhula has been closed down after 90 years of its opening. The suspension bridge was constructed during the British Raj. Most of its parts are in fail or collapse condition. Experts feel the bridge cannot sustain more load.
When visiting Rishikesh, the city popular for its holy as well as eccentric culture, a picture at the iconic suspension bridge Lakshman Jhoola is a must. However, now you may not get a chance to click one soon.
Experts feel the bridge cannot sustain more load.
The bridge was closed on the recommendation of a team of experts who found most of its parts in "fail" or "collapse" condition. The panel has recommended immediate closure of the bridge due to immense traffic and pedestrian movement as it is not able sustain any more load.
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Experts say there has been an unprecendented rise in traffic and pedestrian movement along the bridge in recent times and the bridge towers appear to be leaning towards one side. Keeping the iconic bridge functional would prove to be detrimental.
Rishikesh: Administration today ordered to temporarily stop public movement on 'Lakshman Jhula', citing its dilapidated condition. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/xLVho5KDPp
¡ª ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2019
Iconic #LakshmanJhula in #Rishikesh closed after 90 years as #PWD declares it not safe and beyond repair ?... Consider myself lucky that had a chance to visit it few weeks ago pic.twitter.com/BwZChJWfAU
¡ª Raghwendra Shukla (@ShuklaRaghav) July 13, 2019
So many memories of this Iconic Lakshman Jhula. ??¡á? https://t.co/5vs8V7OsoL
¡ª Registaan (@Registaan) July 13, 2019
Tragic, #Rishikesh without Laxman Jhula - https://t.co/c8xmRCVbtd
¡ª sandeep moonka (@sandeepmoonka) July 13, 2019
"It is highly recommended that the bridge should be closed with immediate effect otherwise any big mishap can take place anytime," the team of experts had said in its report to authorities.
The suspension bridge is closed down after 90 years of its opening. The bridge was constructed during the British Raj. The officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) that the bridge is now beyond repair.
The bridge has been a major spot of attraction for decades. It connects Tapovan village in Tehri district on the western bank of the river with Jonk in Pauri district.