Meghalaya Deputy CM P. Tynsong lays foundation of World Bank-funded project

LAITKOR-POMLAKRAI-LAITLYNGKOT ROAD

A REPORTER

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, P. Tynsong on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the upgradation from single to intermediate lane including improvement of the 15.358 km Laitkor-Pomlakrai-Laitlyngkot Road in the presence of Chairman, Meghalaya State Planning Board and MLA/MDC of Nongkrem Constituency, Lambor Malngiang.

Funded by the World Bank under the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project, an amount of Rs 30.90 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the road. Till date the Government has sanctioned 10 schemes under the 'Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project'.

The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the Government's priority to improve the Road sector across the State. Stating that the Laitkor-Pomlakrai-Laitlyngkot project will go a long way in easing traffic congestion in Shillong, he also informed that work is currently underway for making a detailed project report for the Shillong Western Bypass which will connect Laitjem to Kyrdemkulai.

Tysong also said that under the third phase of PGMSY which will commence soon, the Central Government has sanctioned Rs 1,000 crore for Meghalaya. This will play a pivotal role in changing the landscape of rural development, he added.

Lambor Malngiang sought the cooperation of all stakeholders, particularly the people of the village for the smooth execution of the project. He stated that once completed, the road will prove to be a boon and bring about employment opportunities for the people of the area. The programme was also attended by the officers of the PWD department, the Rangbah Shnongs, members of the Dorbar Shnongs and local residents.

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