Lamtluang Online News, Mizoram: Er. Lalrinkima Hnamte, PWD Engineer-in-Chief, Mizoram has officially opened the Tlawng Lei bridge on Reiek Road for public use on 25 October 2024. This significant infrastructure project boasts impressive features, including a length of 55 meters and a width of 12.2 meters, with a 7.5-meter-wide carriageway and 1.2-meter-wide pedestrian paths on both sides. The bridge's railing stands at an impressive 7 meters high.
Key Bridge Features:
- Length: 55 meters
- Width: 12.2 meters
- Carriageway Width: 7.5 meters
- Pedestrian Path Width: 1.2 meters (on both sides)
- Railing Height: 7 meters
Project Details:
- Sanctioned Amount: Rs. 757.56 lakhs
- Construction Start Date: February 28, 2017
- Design Change: From Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridge to Double Lane Built-Up Steel Girder Bridge
Construction began on February 28, 2017, but faced setbacks due to heavy rainfall in June 2017, causing the Tlawng River to swell 5.05 meters above the High Flood Level. This necessitated a design change to ensure the bridge's stability and safety.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including Er. Lalrinkima, Er. H. Zoramliana, Chief Engineer (Highways), Er. R. Lalpeka, Senior Executive Engineer, and members of Reiek and Ailawng Village Councils. Er. Lalrinngheta, Superintending Engineer, Central Circle, delivered the closing remarks.
Electrification work, targeting 70 tons, has been awarded to M/S Satguru Engineers & Allied Services Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, with vehicle movement restricted during this period to ensure safety.
Source: DIPR Mizoram
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