Residents & tourists question safety of British-era suspension bridge in Bhor
The iron structure is a popular stopover for travellers heading to Raireshwar Fort or Kenjalgad and is frequently used by locals to visit the Nageshwar temple at Ambawade.
District officials, however, said that the bridge is structurally sound. "A structural audit was conducted recently and the bridge was declared safe for use. It was also repaired last year," Bhor tehsildar Rajendra Najan said.
Despite this assurance, people remain doubtful.
Suresh Ulhalekar, a local resident, said the iron plates were replaced a few years ago, but the plates are not properly fixed and tend to shift when tourists walk over them.
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Manoj Khopade said around 500 tourists visit the bridge on weekends, particularly those en route to the nearby forts or tourist places. "Several iron rods appear damaged, raising serious concerns about safety, especially after the recent bridge collapse at Kund Mala in Maval."
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He further said that the recent repair work was of poor quality and many now hesitate to use the bridge, particularly during the monsoon when the stream underneath swells with strong currents.
For many visitors, the flowing water and historic structure offer a picturesque backdrop, making it a popular photo spot. It is locally known as the 'hanging bridge' as it moves when people walk over it.
"It is part of our heritage and deserves better maintenance.
There are very few hanging bridges in the country, and having one in Pune district is common to attract tourists," one visitor said.
On the opposite end of the bridge lies the tomb of Shankarji Narayan Madar-ul-Maham, founder of the Bhor state, along with a historic meeting hall built by the royal family in 1934 at a cost of Rs28,000 at that time.
The Jijisaheb suspension bridge was built in 1936 by Raja Shrimant Raghunathrao Shankarrao Pandit Pant Sachiv in memory of his mother Jijasaheb Pant Sachiv. Constructed at a cost of Rs10,000, the bridge was inaugurated in Nov 1937 by Raja Shrimant Sir Gangadharrao alias Balasaheb Patwardhan, the king of Miraj. It remains a symbol of Bhor's cultural legacy.
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