BRO constructs bridge in record time

BRO constructs bridge in record time

Question: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a road over Subhashini river in a record time. This bridge is constructed in the state of?
(a)Andhra Pradesh
(b)Daman & Diu
(c)Arunachal Pradesh
(d)Nagaland
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed Daporijo bridge over Subansiri river to connect the strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • This bridge is a strategic link towards the LAC between India and China.
  • All supplies, rations, constructional material and medicines pass over this bridge.
  • The difficult and dangerous launch was completed in record time adhering to all COVID-19 precautions.
  • Work had started for construction of the bridge on March 17, 2020 and after 27 days on April 14, 2020 the bridge construction was completed successfully and safely.
  • Chief Minister of Arunachal Shri Pema Khandu inaugurated it over video conferencing and open for traffic movement from April 20, 2020.

Author: Himanshu Shukla

Link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1616451