Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Bridge Collapse in Anakapalle Isolates 15 Villages
A bridge in Anakapalle fell down, cutting off 15 nearby villages.
The bridge's support gave way, making it unsafe.
People think too much sand being taken away and heavy vehicles using the bridge caused the damage.
Heavy rains also made the bridge weaker.
Now, people have to take longer routes to get around.
The bridge was built in 2011 by Visakha Dairy and local dairy farmers, but is no longer safe to use.
A bridge over the Bodderu River in Anakapalle collapsed.
The collapse isolated 15 villages in Cheedikada and Butchayyapeta mandals.
A failing support pillar caused the bridge to collapse.
Local residents believe the collapse was caused by unchecked sand transportation and heavy vehicles.
Dairy farmers have blocked the bridge to ensure public safety.
- Who
- The bridge collapse affects residents of approximately 15 villages, especially those in K.V. Agraharam, Dandi Suravaram, and Dibbapalem.
- What
- A bridge collapsed, isolating villages and halting traffic.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the bridge collapsed recently.
- Where
- Anakapalle, near Kattuvani Agraharam, over the Bodderu River.
- Why
- The collapse was caused by a failing support pillar, possibly exacerbated by unchecked sand transportation and heavy vehicles.
Villagers' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Cause of Collapse
Villagers' Perspective
Unchecked sand transportation from the Bodderu River using carts, along with frequent use of vehicles that exceed the bridge’s weight limit, likely caused the bridge collapse.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities have not confirmed the exact cause of the bridge collapse.
- Location
- Anakapalle, near Kattuvani Agraharam
- River
- Bodderu River
- Affected Villages
- Approx. 15
- Mandals Affected
- Cheedikada and Butchayyapeta
- Cause
- Failing support pillar
- Built By
- Visakha Dairy and local dairy farmers
- Built Year
- 2011