Assam MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha Raises Alarm Over Deteriorating Gammon Bridge In Sribhumi

SRIBHUMI: During the ongoing Assam Legislative Assembly budget session, North Sribhumi MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Gammon Bridge in Badarpur in Assam's Sribhumi district.

He highlighted that the bridge, which serves as a critical link for commuters, is in poor shape and poses a serious safety risk.

While discussing the progress of other bridge projects in the area, Purkayastha acknowledged the BJP-led government's vision of building five bridges over the Barak River, as promised in the party's election document.

He mentioned the construction of several bridges, including the 1,600-meter Pachgram bypass bridge, a 510-meter bridge in Badarpur bypass, and others in Sonabarighat and Banskandi. Additionally, he pointed out that the 400-meter Sadarghat Bridge has already been completed.

He commended the progress of these projects, but expressed concern over the Gammon Bridge, which he said could lead to a serious accident at any time due to its weakening structure.

Purkayastha urged the authorities to act quickly and suggested implementing road restrictions, along with sending an expert committee for inspection. He also mentioned that the Malua and Panchgram bridges, expected to be completed by 2026, could help alleviate the problem.

In response, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary informed the House that the Gammon Bridge, built in 1974, had been rehabilitated in 2002-03. Recent inspections revealed the need for a new bridge, and temporary repairs are being carried out.

The government is also working on constructing two new bridges as part of the Badarpur-Panchgram bypass project, although land acquisition issues have caused delays.

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