MLA Ranjit repairs Wangoo Bailey Bridge
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, November 06 2023:
Sugnu MLA Kangujam Ranjit has funded repairing of the dilapidated bailey bridge of Wangoo Chithek Leikai constructed over the Manipur River that connects Sugnu AC in Kakching district with Kumbi AC in Bishnupur district.
As the bridge was in bad shape endangering the life of local people and other commuters, the MLA took up the repair work from his own sources to address the hardships of the people.
Local resident Th Dhamen, who took part in the repairing work, said that the bridge was constructed when MLA K Ranjit was the works minister.
As the wooden deck of the bailey bridge have become worn, it became dangerous for the local people to use the structure.
With the government turning a blind eye to their repeated appeals, they approached the MLA for his assistance and are thankful that the MLA promptly responded, he said.
People on both sides, especially the farmers and patients from Kumbi side visiting Wangoo Laipham CHC have been facing immense hardships due to the bad condition of the bridge.
The repairing done by the MLA will address their issues, Dhamen added.
He also thanked the MLA for his assurance to repair the bailey bridge near Wangoo Lupa Marup and a suspension bridge near Wangoo Heinouyam.
Dhamen then appealed to the government authority to replace the wooden deck of the bailey bridges with steel plates.