Locals urge for bridge renovation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2017:
The people of Top Makha Leikai have urged the authority concerned to repair the RCC bridge above the Iril river at Top Khongnangkhong and to repair the road connecting Top Khongnangkhong and Awang Chingkhok.
A press release issued today by the secretary of Top Makha Leikai Singyen Lup stated that the aforementioned bridge which was constructed in 1995-96 has deteriorated over the years resulting in a bridge which is proving to be quite hazardous for the people and the vehicles frequently crossing it.
According to the press release, parts of the river embankment have also been destroyed and the bridge has become quite unstable.
PWD engineers had inspected the condition of the brigde some years back and the issue had also been published, it added.
Alleging inaction on part of the PWD engineers, It further urged the authorities concerned to look into the matter at the earliest and also to repair the road between Top Khongnangkhong and Awang Chingkhong which has been causing various inconveniences to the people due to its deplorable conditions.