New Nanda Ki Chowki bridge in Dehradun nears completion after 10-month gap

The replacement bridge at Nanda Ki Chowki in Dehradun is in its final stages, with officials expecting it to be ready by June 30, roughly 10 months after the original span collapsed during heavy rain.

The bridge on Chakrata Road is being watched closely because it restores a key link between Dehradun and Vikasnagar. Since the collapse, traffic has relied on a temporary bridge while reconstruction continued.

Collapse and reconstruction

The original bridge was destroyed in mid-September 2025, during a broader flood disaster that also caused other deaths in the area, according to earlier reporting. Reconstruction began on January 31, 2026, after a detailed project report was prepared in November 2025.

Earlier coverage said the project was estimated at more than Rs 16 crore and funded by the National Highways Authority of India. By early March, reports said only about 30% of the work had been completed, and an earlier April 30 target later slipped.

Why it matters

The Nanda Ki Chowki crossing is an important local transport link for daily commuters and traffic moving between Dehradun and Vikasnagar. The collapse forced drivers onto a stopgap route for months and made the replacement work a high-profile public infrastructure issue.

The latest report says the bridge is now in its final stages, but there is still some uncertainty about whether the opening will happen exactly on June 30 or in a phased manner. District officials have not yet issued a formal reopening notice in the reporting reviewed for this story.

Further updates to watch include any traffic-restoration announcement, any formal inauguration, and whether the final cost remains near the earlier Rs 16 crore estimate.