The floating bridge built 10 years ago with the financial assistance of the World Bank may collapse anytime due to delay in carrying out repair works.
Local residents complain the local authority of Bardiya, District Development Committee and Irrigation Office are apathetic to the sorry state of the structure.
Heavy vehicles are not allowed to cross the bridge weakened by floods during this year´s monsoon.
The bridge is the lifeline of 200,000 people of Rajapur area, the famous tourism destination of the district.
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