WEST SIANG: A bridge project over the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district has remained incomplete for nearly eight years, prompting criticism from local youth organisations over the prolonged delay.
The 150-metre Kambu Bridge, being constructed under Kamba Circle in the Liromoba Assembly constituency, was taken up in 2018 at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
A team of the All 27th Liromoba Youth Organisation, led by its president Banya Yomgam, recently inspected the construction site and expressed concern over the slow progress of the project.
The bridge is intended to connect Kambu village with Kamba town and provide an all-weather road link to several villages in the area. Residents have been relying on the project for improved connectivity, particularly during the monsoon when access to the region becomes difficult.
The foundation stone for the bridge was formally laid in March 2019. However, construction remains incomplete despite the project having been initiated several years ago.
Following the inspection, Yomgam urged the contractor and the concerned Public Works Department (PWD) authorities to expedite the remaining work and complete the project at the earliest.
The project is being executed by the PWD’s Yomcha division.
The youth organisation said the prolonged delay had caused frustration among residents awaiting improved transportation, connectivity and access to essential services. It urged the department to take necessary measures to ensure that the pending work was completed without further delay.
