Ghatal's Bhagabati Bridge: Approach Road Construction Finally Underway After Long Wait
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Ghatal's Bhagabati Bridge Approach Road Work Begins After Long Delay
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News18•15-03-2026, 14:56
Ghatal's Bhagabati Bridge Approach Road Work Begins After Long Delay
•Work has finally begun on the approach road for the Bhagabati Bridge over the Jhumi River in Mansuka, Ghatal, after a year-long delay.
•Rs 3.50 crore has been allocated for the approach road, bringing relief to thousands of locals, including schoolchildren, who previously used temporary bamboo bridges.
•The Bhagabati Bridge project, initiated in January 2021 with an Rs 18 crore allocation, was completed years ago but remained non-operational due to approach road complications.
•The bridge aims to connect Paschim Medinipur and Hooghly districts, solving a long-standing problem of river crossing without a permanent structure since before independence.
•Land acquisition issues are resolved, and funds allocated, with residents hoping for full operation before the 2026 elections.
