Orissa, April 13 -- The construction of the new Nuniajodi Bridge in Balasore, designed to connect northern areas of the district to the main town, has been allegedly met with prolonged delays.

The old bridge, which was constructed during the British colonial era, is reportedly in a precarious condition now with every passing day increasing the risk of accidents due to the consistent flow of heavy vehicles.

"Though the administration has already announced the abandonment of the British colonial era bridge, heavy vehicles are still passing on it. As a result, there is a heavy risk of accident," rued Suryakant Kar, a resident of Balasore.

"Residents in Balasore are facing difficulties due to the tardy progress of the newly constructed b...