Renovation work in new Sadarghat bridge; “Issue only in the approach, bridge is fine”: says contractor

As a shock to most of the Barak Valley residents, a group of labourers today started digging the newly built bridge over river Barak in Sadarghat. The bridge was inaugurated by chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal on March 2, 2019.

Images of cracks in the newly built bridge started doing rounds on social media immediately after it was opened for the public. Today morning it became evident that there is something wrong with the newly constructed bridge.

Our correspondent spoke to the contractor in charge of the ongoing renovation work who wished not to be named. According to him the bridge is fine, “This issue is with the approach of the bridge. After taking stock of the situation we analysed that this small issue at the approach of the bridge needs immediate attention and thus this renovation work,” he informs.

According to the team working on the bridge, this issue at the approach could have been caused due to possible leakages in the PHE pipes adjacent to the bridge.

Construction company D2S infrastructures bagged the contract of this Rs 67 crore project after responding to Government’s invitation to tender in 2014. In an interview to Barak Bulletin, D2S infrastructure executive said that they believe they have done a good job, “We have planned it to work smoothly for 100 years. But taking into consideration the wear and tear caused due to natural calamities, 70 years is a good number. But I must also add that the yearly maintenance is important for a good run of any construction,” said the engineer.

To read the full story click here: The Making Of Sadarghat Bridge – Standing Tall Against The Flow