Jamshedpur to soon get four-lane bridge to connect city with NH33 at Bhilaipahari

Plan for four-lane bridge from Litti Chowk to Bhilaipahari approved

Foundation stone to be laid after issue of work order

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, September 12: Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Roy announced that the plan to build a four-lane bridge over the Swarnarekha River, along with a 3.681 km road from Litti Chowk to NH-33, Bhilaipahari, had been approved. The Road Construction Department’s Chief Engineer had instructed the Executive Engineer to issue a work order to the lowest bidder, M/s Satish Kumar, Ranchi.

In a press release, Roy informed that six contractors participated in the bidding process, with M/s Satish Prasad offering the lowest bid, 10.72% below the estimated cost. The total project cost is Rs 49.72 crore. The foundation stone would be laid as soon as the work order was issued, and construction would begin thereafter.

Once completed, the project was expected to significantly reduce the traffic load on Marine Drive and Mango.

Roy expressed satisfaction, noting that his three-year-long efforts to get the project off the ground. He thanked officials and engineers for their support and expressed hope that the Chief Minister would soon lay the foundation stone, ensuring timely completion of the project.