IMPHAL, April 28: The Sanjenthong, one of the main bridge in the state capital connecting the twin districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, is likely to be closed down by April 30, as construction work for new bridge will be started soon.
Although the bridge was scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, a general strike called by the several militant outfits including the CorCom against the President’s visit, the closure date was deferred, informed a source.
Sources said that there will be no bypassing upon the bridge, as the 50 year old bridge will be torn down completely and replaced by a four lane wide new bridge.
The Public Works Department Bridge division has reportedly handed over the work to Simplex Project Limited, a Kolkata based construction Company.
The cost of the new bridge is estimated to be around Rs 28 crore with a one year target period for completion.
To meet the one year target which apparently will be a record time, it has been informed that construction work will be carried on in war footing round the clock, informed sources.