GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 27 asked the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, for timely completion of the under-construction Jorhat-Majuli Bridge saying work had come to a halt since early this month.
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In a letter to Gadkari, Sarma pointed out that the under-construction two-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra connecting Majuli and Jorhat holds immense significance for the region.
He wrote, “However, it has come to our notice that the construction work has been at a standstill since 05th September 2024, which is a serious cause for concern. Given that the dry season has commenced, this period is crucial for ensuring steady progress, and any delay at this stage could result in substantial loss of working days and critical time, which may lead to significant cost and time overruns.”
“Moreover, reports suggest that the EPC contractor, UP State Bridge Corporation Limited, has left the site, thereby halting the work. This is extremely unfortunate, as further delays would jeopardize the timely completion of this vital infrastructure project, which is essential for the connectivity and economic development of Majuli and the entire region,” he added.
Sarma requested Gadkari to intervene in the matter to ensure that the work is completed withing the deadline of December 2025.
“Alternatively, appropriate action may be taken to ensure that the work resumes without compromising the target completion date of December 2025,” the Assam Chief Minister wrote in the letter.
