Dibang River Bridge

The Dibang River Bridge is built across Dibang River system in India. This bridge is located in eastern part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. As such, it is known by various names in the region such as Talon in Idu Mishmi and in Padam inhabited area it is known as Sikang. The bridge is constructed between Bomjir village and Malek village.

Dibang River Bridge

Dibang River Bridge
View from the middle of the bridge
Coordinates28°08′47″N 95°42′11″E
CarriesRoad (NH 13)
CrossesDibang River
LocaleBomjir - Malek area
Characteristics
Total length6,200 metres (20,300 ft)
History
Constructed byNavayuga Engineering Company Limited
Construction startApril 2013
Dibang River Bridge
Location in Arunachal Pradesh
Dibang River Bridge
Dibang River Bridge (India)

This bridge is of strategic importance to Indian defence services to combat anti-national activities and threat in the border areas, as it will provide all-weather connectivity between Roing and Dambuk.

History

In 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the project for construction of bridges across Sikang river system and connecting road between Bomjir-Meka on NH-52, covering a length of 18.950 km.[1] NH-52 has been renumbered as National Highway 13 which is also known as Trans-Arunachal Highway.[2]

Location

This bridge spans across Sikang river system in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located in lower dibang valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.[3]

Project development
The Bridge Passing over one of the many Islets in between

Expenditure on the project is to be incurred out of the budget allocations for Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region.[4] The 750 crore rupees project has seen disruptions due to resistance from locals.[3] As on February, 2018, the bridge was undergoing technical tests to get approval for functioning.[5][6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Approval for the project for construction of bridges across Dibang river system". Press Information Bureau - Government Of India. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. "Mob attack halts work on bridge over Dibang". The Telegraph India. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  4. "Cabinet approves construction of bridges across Dibang river system". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  5. "Dibang bridge icing on road building cake". Arunachal Observer. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  6. "India's second longest bridge to come up in Arunachal Pradesh soon". NORTHEAST NOW. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  7. "Tayeng visits bridge over Dibang River". Echo of Arunachal. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
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