Itanagar: The centre has approved 7 bridge projects with a cumulative cost of ₹118.50 Crores, in the fiscal year 2023-24 in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced.
Posting on twitter/X, Minister wrote, ‘Under the Setu Bandhan Scheme, we have granted approval for 7 bridge projects with a cumulative cost of ₹118.50 Crores, intended for the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the fiscal year 2023- 24. The approved bridges are as follows: in a post said in Arunachal Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme approval has been granted for 7 bridge projects with a cumulative cost of ₹118.50 Crores, in the fiscal year 2023-24.’
Enhancing connectivity across regions, and fostering economic development, these projects align with our commitment to improving the overall quality of life and promoting the socio-economic growth of Arunachal Pradesh, he added.
The approved bridges are as follows:
- RCC bridge over Pacha River at Lachang, connecting Laimoya, Nerewa & Sorrowa villages in East Kameng District.
- RCC bridge from Goang to Donigaon village over Pacha river at Goang, on the way to Donigaon in East Kameng District.
- 3 bridges on NH-313, spanning from Roing-Anini road to New Chidu village via NHPC colony in Lower Dibang District.
- Double Lane steel composite bridge with RCC Decking at Kharsa, Dirang in West Kameng District. -RCC bridge at Pikte Point across the river Sigen to connect Tabiripo Saku village on Koyu-Goye road in Lower Siang District.
- RCC bridge over Ngopok River on Mebo-Dholla road in East Siang District.
- Steel Composite bridge over river Panyor to connect Chullyu & Kebi village near Yazali Agri-Farm in Lower Subansiri District.
