Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated three bridges in Barak Valley worth more than Rs 159 crore.
Soon after arriving at the Kumbhirgram Airport, Silchar this morning, the chief minster headed towards Badripar Bridge Site, Silchar by road and formally inaugurated the Badrighat bridge over River Barak connecting Barenga and Kashipur and dedicated it to the people.
Built at a cost of Rs 58 crore, this nearly 1 km long bridge – along with the approach road- will connect NH-37 and NH-54 on the Silchar Fulertal Road.
The chief minister then inaugurated the second RCC bridge over Sonai River. Built at a cost of Rs 14 crore, this is the first bridge giving road connectivity to more than 7,000 people residing at Dungripar village in Sonai.
Taking to Twitter CM Sarma wrote, “Our double engine Government is on a mission to build 1,000 bridges in Assam by 2026. Today, we have dedicated 3 new bridges to the people of Barak Valley, built at a cost of ₹159 cr. 1/2”
Our double engine Government is on a mission to build 1,000 bridges in Assam by 2026.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 7, 2023
Today, we have dedicated 3 new bridges to the people of Barak Valley, built at a cost of ₹159 cr.
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Some of these bridges will provide road connectivity to certain villages for the first time.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 7, 2023
Sharing some more glimpses:#AmritKaal #VikasYatra
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