Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Raigad District Bans Heavy Vehicles on 8 Bridges After Audit
The government in Raigad district, India, has stopped big trucks and buses from using eight bridges.
This is because the bridges are old and not strong enough anymore, especially with all the rain.
The government checked the bridges and found they could break if heavy vehicles went over them.
Now, drivers need to take different roads.
Anyone who breaks this rule will be in trouble with the law.
Raigad District Collector banned heavy vehicles on eight bridges due to structural concerns.
A structural audit revealed the bridges' load-bearing capacity was significantly reduced.
Affected bridges are located on key routes, including Alibag-Roha and Alibag-Revadanda.
Alternate routes have been suggested to manage traffic disruptions.
Strict penalties will be enforced for those violating the ban.
- Who
- Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale issued the order.
- What
- Ban on heavy vehicles on eight bridges due to structural weaknesses.
- When
- The ban is in effect immediately and will remain until further notice.
- Where
- Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to the weakened state of the bridges, as revealed by a structural audit, to ensure safety.
Motorists
Government
Impact
Motorists
Inconvenience due to route changes.
Government
Public safety
- District
- Raigad
- Action
- Ban on heavy vehicles
- Reason
- Weakened bridge structures
- Affected Bridges
- Eight
- Affected Roads
- Alibag-Roha, Alibag-Revadanda, Poynad-Usar-Bhadane, Bhakarwad-Dehen
- Capacity
- Some bridges limited to 5 tonnes
- Alternate Routes
- Suggested for various routes
- Penalties
- Strict legal action for violators