SHILLONG, June 8: After initial hurdles, work on the Shillong Western Bypass has finally picked up pace.
Sources revealed that the physical progress of Packages 2 and 3 stands at 25 per cent respectively, while Package 1 has reached 29 per cent completion. It has also been learnt that the road project will include a couple of major bridges. The 38.256-km Shillong Western Bypass is being executed in three packages. The total cost of the 12.80-km Package 1 is Rs 620 crore, and it is being implemented by Anusha Projects Pvt Ltd and BKD Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. under a joint venture.
However, land acquisition issues continue to pose challenges for the project, and efforts are ongoing to resolve them.
Meanwhile, work is also under way on the Shillong-Dawki Road, where the installation of steel girders along some stretches has begun.
It was further informed that a 50-metre steel girder will be placed near Rilbong to span a gorge in the area.
