Bailey Bridge at Phee Khola Inaugurated in Lower Dzongu, Boosting Regional Connecti
Bailey Bridge at Phee Khola Inaugurated in Lower Dzongu, Boosting Regional Connecti
Mangan, July 4 (IPR) : A newly constructed Bailey Bridge over Phee Khola near Phidang in Lower Dzongu was formally inaugurated on Saturday by Minister for Forest & Environment, Science & Technology, and Mines & Geology, as well as MLA of Dzongu, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by District Collector Anant Jain, Superintendent of Police L. B. Chettri, Chief Engineer of Project Swastik Brigadier Amit Shakre, Officer Commanding 107 RCC Lt. Col. Raveesh Attri, Assistant Engineer (Civil) Raju K. Prasad, SDM Dzongu Gideon Lepcha, SHO Mangan Prashant Rai, along with panchayat representatives and officials of the Border Roads Organisation and General Reserve Engineer Force.
Following the formal inauguration, Lt. Col. Raveesh Attri delivered the welcome address and highlighted the collaborative efforts behind the successful completion of the bridge.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Pintso Namgyal Lepcha thanked the BRO/GREF team for their dedication in completing the vital infrastructure project. He said the new Bailey Bridge would significantly enhance road connectivity in Lower Dzongu, making transportation safer, faster and more convenient for local residents.
The Minister also acknowledged the cooperation extended by the local community and various government departments, stating that their collective efforts played a crucial role in ensuring the timely completion of the bridge.
The newly inaugurated bridge is expected to strengthen connectivity in the region and facilitate smoother movement of people and essential services, benefiting residents of Lower Dzongu and nearby areas.
