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Mantam Bridge in Dzongu reaches 78% completion, slated for December 2026 finish
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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Construction of the Mantam Bridge in Dzongu, Sikkim is now 78% finished, with authorities aiming to complete it by December 2026.
The Mantam Bridge project in the Dzongu region of Sikkim has crossed the three‑quarter mark, with 78% of the work reported as complete. The bridge, which spans a critical river valley, is being built under the state’s infrastructure development programme.
Officials say the structure will significantly improve year‑round connectivity for remote villages in Dzongu, reducing travel time to district centres and facilitating the movement of goods and services. Local residents have long relied on seasonal ferries, which are often disrupted by monsoon floods.
The construction schedule has been revised to target a final handover in December 2026. Project managers have indicated that the remaining work includes final paving, safety installations and ancillary road links. No further delays are anticipated, and the bridge is expected to boost tourism and economic activity in the region.
Officials say the structure will significantly improve year‑round connectivity for remote villages in Dzongu, reducing travel time to district centres and facilitating the movement of goods and services. Local residents have long relied on seasonal ferries, which are often disrupted by monsoon floods.
The construction schedule has been revised to target a final handover in December 2026. Project managers have indicated that the remaining work includes final paving, safety installations and ancillary road links. No further delays are anticipated, and the bridge is expected to boost tourism and economic activity in the region.