Assam: New Contractor To Take Over Construction Of Jorhat-Majuli Bridge, Says CMO

JORHAT: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has decided to employ a new contractor after construction on the Jorhat-Majuli bridge in Assam has been put on hold since September. The selection of a new contractor will start as soon as possible, according to a Chief Minister's Office (CMO) official.

Following a meeting with important stakeholders in the nation's capital, it was decided to hire a new contractor to guarantee the project's timely completion.

“A meeting was held today at @MORTHIndia in New Delhi with all stakeholders regarding the construction of the bridge connecting Majuli and Jorhat,” Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a post on X.

According to the CMO, all factors pertaining to the bridge's slow progress were thoroughly examined, and significant decisions were made.

It is worth mentioning that the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd. (UPSBC Ltd.), which was awarded the contract for construction of the Jorhat-Majuli bridge over the Brahmaputra, had almost surrendered the work, having expressed their inability to complete the work.

A cure notice was issued to the construction firm by Assam PWD (NH Division) for halting the work on the bridge since September 5, 2024. In response to the cure notice, the UPSBC Ltd. informed the Assam PWD (NH Division) about their inability to finish the work.

A cure notice is issued by the government to a contractor who is failing to perform their contract. The notice gives the contractor a period of time to fix the issue. If the contractor doesn't fix the issue within the time frame, the government may terminate the contract.

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