A newly constructed bridge and adjoining road project in Dera Ghazi Khan has collapsed only months after completion, raising serious questions over construction quality, public spending, and infrastructure oversight in flood-prone areas.
The Bara Bridge and Vador Road project, reportedly built at a cost of around Rs. 130 million, gave way after recent rainfall triggered water flow in the Vador hill torrent. The collapse has cut off ground connectivity for several nearby settlements, creating major travel problems for local residents.
Several Villages Cut Off
The collapse has affected access between Dera Ghazi Khan city and several villages, including Bela, Vador Zai, Dilana, Rakh Bela, Wahi Kangrani, and Kocha Wadani.
Residents are now facing difficulties in transportation and access to basic services, as the damaged bridge and road were among the main links connecting these communities to the urban center. The partial washing away of the road has worsened the situation, with alternative routes either unsafe or difficult to use.
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Questions Over Construction Quality
The incident has also sparked concern over the quality of construction. Local residents claimed that concerns about poor workmanship and the use of substandard materials had already been raised, but no timely corrective action was taken.
These allegations have added pressure on authorities to investigate whether the collapse was caused by design flaws, weak construction, poor supervision, or negligence during execution.
Inquiry Ordered
An inquiry has reportedly been ordered into the collapse. Residents are demanding immediate restoration of the damaged route, alternative travel arrangements, and action against those responsible if negligence is found.
The issue is not just about one damaged bridge. In areas like DG Khan, where hill torrents and seasonal flooding are recurring risks, road and bridge projects need stronger engineering standards and regular inspection. A newly built Rs. 130 million project that fails within months is not a minor infrastructure fault; it is a warning sign of oversight in public works.
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Why It Matters
For local communities, bridges are not just development projects on paper. They are routes to schools, hospitals, markets, workplaces, and emergency services. When such infrastructure collapses, the impact is immediate and deeply practical.
The DG Khan bridge collapse shows why government projects must be judged not only by completion dates and inauguration photos, but by durability, safety, and real-world performance after construction.
If the inquiry confirms negligence or poor material use, strict accountability will be necessary. Otherwise, the cost will not be just Rs. 130 million; it will be paid daily by the residents, now left without a reliable road link.
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