According to sources, the bus driver was unaware that vehicles over 4 metric tonnes aren't permitted to cross over the bridge. The bus while trying to cross the bridge hit the height barricade installed near the bridge.
Commuters traveling via the Umiam Bridge will experience relief as the High Powered Committee (HPC), chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and PWD (Roads) Minister Prestone Tynsong, has approved the resumption of 2-way vehicular movement after nearly 8 months on the crucial bridge.
Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal on Friday conducted a high-level inspection to oversee the progress of works under Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Projects (DRIP) at Umiam Bridge.
The Umiam bridge, a major lifeline for the state of Meghalaya, and the main bridge to enter Shillong city, has been undergoing retrofitting and maintenance work for over eight months now.
These are some of the hardy, simple village folks who have tread miles to sell fresh seasonal fruits, lentils mix (chana chur) and even car accessories to the halted traffic near Umiam Bridge
The present works are being taken up under Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Project (DRIP). The main objective of DRIP are rehabilitation and improvement of dams and associated appurtenances safety institutional strengthening. The major works under DRIP includes Drilling and Grouting of Dam, Crack repairing and Hydromechanical works.
Shillong, Mar 21: Umiam dolongko taridapengani gimin re•baenggipa March 31 tariko pring 8:00 bajioni attam 2:00 bajiona kontadok chipgen aro ua somoio ia dolong...
