Shivamogga,Karnataka, Vehicular movement between Udupi and Shivamogga has come to standstill due to the collapse of a bridge at Ranjadakatte village, near Thirthahalli, about 40 km from here.
According to official sources, the damage was caused due to heavy rain that lashed the Malnad belt for over one week. The water level rose in the stream leading to the collapse of a large portion of the bridge and thus vehicles from either side were stranded.
Hundreds of commuters from across Shimoga, Davangere, Chitradurga, and various other surrounding districts have been travelling via this bridge to reach Udupi, Manipal for medical treatment.