India builds bridge in Arunachal to ward off possible threat from China

GUWAHATI: India has build a bridge in Arunachal Pradesh to ward off possible threat from China. The bridge can handle 40 tons of weight, claim reports.

Daporijo Bridge over Subansiri river was completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during lockdown, so as to open up this strategic line of communication in Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu inaugurated the bridge for traffic movement over video conferencing.

The bridge on Daporijo River is a strategic link to the LAC between India and China. All supplies, rations, constructional material and medicines pass over this bridge.

With the intervention of DGBR and CE Arunank, expeditious sanctions were obtained from the MoD and the Arunachal government. The difficult and dangerous launch was completed in record time adhering to all COVID-19 precautions.

Work on the old bridge started on March 17 by 23 BRTF. Finally after 27 days, on April 14, the bridge was jacked down successfully and safely on the supports. It has been successfully upgraded from Class 24 tons to Class 40 tons, thereby allowing heavier vehicles to pass catering for not only Army requirements but the future infrastructure development of Upper Subansiri district.

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