Deputy CM inspects construction of four-lane bridge in Kohima

Dimapur, July 31 (EMN): Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home, Roads and Bridges, Yanthungo Patton, today inspected the work progress of four-lane bridge over Sanuorü river in Kohima.

A press release from the Deputy Chief Minister media cell stated that Patton had asked the contractors engaging in the first ever four-lane bridge in the State to complete the work at the earliest possible time. While expressing happiness on the progress of works, Patton had also asked the contractors to put in more efforts to complete the bridge as it is the an important road that connects to the administrative heads of the State.

Construction of the bridge is being funded under the Central Road Fund with an amount of INR 20 crore, informed Chief Engineer of Roads and Bridges department, Limanaro, who was also present at the site. She however stated that the Centre has not released funds adding the contractors are presently undertaking the works without receiving any fund.

The Chief Engineer informed that the work progress has been slowed down because of channelising of the river. While the actual work for bridge construction started only in May this year, the work was delayed owing to the onset of monsoon season coupled with frequent mudslides.

She was hopeful that the works would pickup pace once the foundation of the arch bridge reaches a strong level and to hold the bridge over the river to connect the road.

Meanwhile, Patton also reiterated that as per the new norm of the government, the contractor should take care of the road for a minimum period of three years after completion of the works.

Chief Engineer, Limanaro, informed that the Kohima road improvement works is in progress. She however, stated that due to monsoon season use of bitumen during the season is not advisable.

“We have not issued completion certificates and therefore the roads which have developed pot holes will have to be rectified by the contractors,” she added.