The State Government would build 600 bridges under the Biju Setu Yojana to improve road connectivity in the State, sources said.
According to the official sources, 400 bridges would be constructed in the first phase, while the rest would be built in the second phase.They will be constructed in 436 rural development (RD) and 164 major panchayat samiti roads at a cost of Rs2,070.87 crore, it added.The sources also informed that till July 31 last, work of 159 bridges is over, 384 are under construction and tender process is over for 39 bridges. The additional expenses for the bridges would be sanctioned through the Supplementary Budget, added the sources.