The construction work of Maligaon footbridge, which has been closed since Durga Puja, has started from today, December 11.
Additional District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metro), Pulak Mahanta, reviewed the present condition of the bridge on Monday morning and announced to convert it into a State of Arts footbridge.
The reconstruction of the bridge will come as relief to many as its closure has caused troubles to the regular commuters of the area.
The construction work is likely to be completed within 3 months, announced Pulak Mahanta.
The responsibility of the construction work has been given to the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), engineers of which will work 24 hours round the clock to complete the work within the prescribed time period.
The newly constructed bridge will also be wider than the previous one, and will be equipped with lift facility.