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Four-year delay as Meghalaya’s Dainadubi‑Khenra‑Karkuta bridge remains unfinished
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 03:41 AM
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Four years after work began, the Dainadubi–Khenra–Karkuta bridge in Meghalaya is still not completed, raising concerns over connectivity and project management.
The Dainadubi‑Khenra‑Karkuta bridge, slated to link three remote villages in Meghalaya's hilly terrain, has been under construction for four years but remains unfinished. The project was launched to provide a reliable all‑weather road, reducing travel time and improving access to health and education services for the local population.
Despite the initial schedule promising completion within two years, the work has stalled, with no clear deadline announced by the authorities. Officials have cited challenging topography and logistical hurdles, but the prolonged delay has drawn criticism from residents who depend on the route for daily commutes.
The unfinished bridge continues to force villagers onto longer, often treacherous mountain paths, especially during the monsoon season. State officials are reportedly reviewing the project’s progress and may consider additional funding or contractor changes to expedite completion.
Despite the initial schedule promising completion within two years, the work has stalled, with no clear deadline announced by the authorities. Officials have cited challenging topography and logistical hurdles, but the prolonged delay has drawn criticism from residents who depend on the route for daily commutes.
The unfinished bridge continues to force villagers onto longer, often treacherous mountain paths, especially during the monsoon season. State officials are reportedly reviewing the project’s progress and may consider additional funding or contractor changes to expedite completion.