Akola: Continuous heavy rainfall in Akola district has once again disrupted normal life, with a key bridge near Lohara village in Balapur tehsil suffering serious structural damage. The Man River bridge on Shegaon-Akot road developed a major crack and partial subsidence due to Wednesday night’s rainfall and water flow.To prevent any untoward incident, authorities have completely stopped vehicular traffic on this route since morning. Traffic has been diverted to alternate routes, and commuters have been advised to avoid using the damaged stretch until further notice.According to local administration sources, repair work on the bridge is expected to begin soon, weather permitting. Barricades and warning signs have been installed near the site, and police personnel have been deployed to manage the situation.The Shegaon-Akot road serves as a crucial route for several villages in the area. Daily commuters, school buses, and agricultural transport vehicles rely heavily on this stretch. The sudden closure has caused significant inconvenience to locals and travellers alike.The district administration has appealed to the public to cooperate and use alternative routes for the time being, while efforts are being made to restore safe passage at the earliest.Akola: Continuous heavy rainfall in Akola district has once again disrupted normal life, with a key bridge near Lohara village in Balapur tehsil suffering serious structural damage. The Man River bridge on Shegaon-Akot road developed a major crack and partial subsidence due to Wednesday night’s rainfall and water flow.To prevent any untoward incident, authorities have completely stopped vehicular traffic on this route since morning. Traffic has been diverted to alternate routes, and commuters have been advised to avoid using the damaged stretch until further notice.According to local administration sources, repair work on the bridge is expected to begin soon, weather permitting. Barricades and warning signs have been installed near the site, and police personnel have been deployed to manage the situation.The Shegaon-Akot road serves as a crucial route for several villages in the area. Daily commuters, school buses, and agricultural transport vehicles rely heavily on this stretch. The sudden closure has caused significant inconvenience to locals and travellers alike.The district administration has appealed to the public to cooperate and use alternative routes for the time being, while efforts are being made to restore safe passage at the earliest.
