HAYULIANG, Sep 29:  With the construction of a new steel bridge over Dau river replacing the old Bailey bridge, the strategic road joining interior border of Anjaw district is now connected properly by road. 

The bridge has been dedicated to the nation by UC Mehta, Additional Director General, BRO (ADGBR) (East), here today in a glittering ceremony in the presence of Brigadier Rakshvir, Chief Engineer Project Udayak, Colonel Rajeev Dhingra, Commandant 48 BRTF, PR Bandhu, OC 1444, GREF officials, labourers and local people.  

The newly constructed Steel Bridge at Hayuliang– Changwanti road is an all weather road facilitating uninterrupted movement of Defence personnel and civilians.  

Talking to the media, Mehta lauded the BRO officials and labourers for the timely completion of the bridge despite several unforeseen hurdles. “We have 4 (four) steel bridges which are completed and one is under construction  and has plans for 16 more bridges from Tidding to Kibithu to ensure smooth connectivity in the interior border pockets of this border district”, he informed.  He also praised the 48 BRTF under the leadership of Colonel Rajeev Dhingra and OC 1444 BCC for completing the work on time.