A skywalk on National Highway 75 (NH-75), the Bengaluru-Tirupati highway, near Kolar is reported to have collapsed after being struck by a truck from Jharkhand near Kondarajanahalli. Although the skywalk fell onto the truck, preventing major casualties, the incident caused massive traffic congestion, resulting in a three-kilometre-long traffic jam. Clearance operations are underway, causing severe disruption to commuters.

The collapse of the major skywalk occurred on the National Highway that passes through Kolar. The incident took place around midnight on the outskirts of the city on NH-75 (Bengaluru-Tirupati National Highway), leading to a significant snarl. Fortunately, no major damage or loss of life has been reported. PW UGC-NET Computer Science PYQ 11 Years (2014-2024)|Latest December Session Paper Covered|Chapterwise and Yearwise Previous Year Solved Papers For Phd Entrance, SET, GATE, CUET UG & PG [Paperback] PW Paperback – 29 March 2025

According to eyewitnesses near the Anjaneya Temple in Kondarajanahalli, the collapse was triggered when a truck bearing a Jharkhand registration hit the structure. The skywalk fell directly onto the truck, which is credited with preventing a major disaster. Immediately following the collapse, a traffic jam extending for about 3 kilometres formed. Local residents reportedly attempted to assault the truck driver.

Commuter Woes and Investigation -

The incident has raised questions about the structural integrity of the skywalk, given that it collapsed after being hit by a truck. Clearance operations are being conducted, causing major inconvenience to commuters traveling between Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Reports suggest that travelers have been stranded in the traffic for approximately two hours, struggling to move past the blockage. Appropriate action regarding the collapse is expected to follow the investigation. Also Read: World Heart Day: Bengaluru’s Heartathon Emphasizes Fitness, Tejasvi Surya Joins!