Meghalaya CM inaugurates India’s longest road arch bridge

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 22, 2021

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma today inaugurated the India’s longest road arch bridge at Wahrew or Sohbar Bridge over the crystal clear waters of the Wahrew river at Sohbar.

The bridge was constructed at Rs.49.395 Cr under NLCPR of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India.

“Inaugurated the Longest Road Arch Bridge in India, the Wahrew Bridge at Sohbar constructed at Rs.49.395 Cr under NLCPR of MDoNER India, connecting Bholaganj & Sohbar to Nongjri. We dedicate this to the progress of the area & (L) Dr. Donkupar Roy,” said CM in his twiter handle.

Inaugurated the Longest Road Arch Bridge in India, the Wahrew Bridge at #Sohbar constructed at ₹49.395 Cr under NLCPR of @MDoNER_India , connecting Bholaganj & Sohbar to Nongjri. We dedicate this to the progress of the area & (L)Dr Donkupar Roy@narendramodi @DrJitendraSingh pic.twitter.com/HZ1BQEPFCx

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 22, 2021

Dignitaries who are present in the inaugural function include Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh, Local MLA  Balajied Synrem, KHADC CEM Titos Khain, MDC T. Dkhar, Sordars and officials of the PWD Department.