ITANAGAR, Oct 4: The All Arunachal Pradesh Public Transport Federation (AAPPTF) has called upon the State government to remove all the foot over bridges which have been erected along the national highway from Naharlagun to Itanagar.
The AAPPTF, in a representation submitted to the chief secretary on Friday stated that “the foot over bridges are of no use to the commuters and is rather occupying parking and foot path space.”
The bridges have more importantly become a hotspot for illegal banner advertisement and a shed for hawkers and beggars, the federation mentioned in its letter.
The AAPPTF further alleged that the idea of constructing the bridges was more of a self benefit scheme of the Itanagar Municipal Council (IMC) and of some money minded people who had no future plans.
“Moreover, the bridges are nothing less but a total waste of government funds,” the transport body said.
The federation also alleged that IMC did not consult any department, be it the Public Works or Highway before executing the work. It added that the bridges will also hamper the ongoing highway construction.
The AAPPTF has further appealed to all departments concerned to think of the future before executing any such plans.
“There is better and fast development if the funds meant for the same are not wasted,” the federation said.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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