Goa bridge develops crack, closed

8216;8216;Only two-wheelers and small cars will be allowed from Thursday,8217;8217; said a source. When contacted, Dhavalikar informed that the government had decided to seek permission from the Union Surface Transport Ministry to construct a new bridge on river Zuari, which would also connect South and North Goa.

8216;8216;We will float tenders for the bridge immediately and it will have to be ready within two years,8217;8217; he said. The bridge was closed for heavy vehicles seven years ago for similar reasons. It was opened only for the small vehicles, with a occasional concession for mini buses. But those buses will also have to be stopped now, PWD sources said.