Dimapur, March 6 (MExN): The East Dimapur Tribal Council (EDTC) which represents 22 villages under East Dimapur has appealed to the department concerned to construct a temporary suspension bridge at Old Dhansiri Bridge for the convenience of public. The Old Dhansiri Bridge has been closed for reconstruction.
In a statement, EDTC Chairman, Tohoshe Awomi and Secretary, Medovie Koza mentioned that for decades, the people of East Dimapur, especially those who do not own means of transportation and who cannot afford autorickshaw fare, have used the Old Dhansiri Bridge to walk to Dimapur Town.
“The people could walk to town for shopping, for attending schools and colleges, to avail medical facilities and many other basic amenities but with the dismantling of the old bridge for construction of new bridge poor people are facing immense difficulty to go to places in Dimapur which remained at walkable distance,” the council lamented.
It pointed out that the people, putting their lives at risk, are crossing over the river into Dimapur Town by walking through a temporary structure erected beside the old bridge. Calling this “too risky”, the council stated people will continue to face difficulties until the new bridge is constructed, which may even take 3 to 4 years.
In this light, the council has urged the department concerned to construct a temporary suspension bridge in the larger interest of the poorer section of the society.
