Bhopal’s 90-Degree Ashbag Bridge Sparks Outrage Over Costly Design Flaws and Redesign Plans

The Ashbagh railway overbridge in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has become a national talking point—not for its utility, but for its bizarre 90-degree turn that’s been widely criticized as a major design flaw. Constructed by the PWD engineers to ease traffic congestion near Aishbagh, the bridge took nearly 8 years to complete and cost approximately ₹10 crore. However, the sharp, accident-prone curve has sparked safety concerns and massive political outrage.The bridge, often compared to a "painting that can be drawn and erased at will," is now set for a costly redesign. Under orders from Minister Rakesh Singh, the PWD is preparing to modify the structure again—reshaping the 90-degree turn and adjusting other dangerous curves near residential areas. Critics argue this is a reckless waste of taxpayer money and demand accountability from the engineers and PWD officials involved.Locals and political opposition have slammed the project as an example of negligence and poor planning. While BJP accuses Congress of playing blame politics, the public questions how such an error passed multiple checks. With redesign efforts underway, citizens are asking: who pays for this blunder, and when will real accountability come?

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