Ghatal's Bhagabati Bridge Approach Road Work Begins After Long Delay

• Work has finally begun on the approach road for the Bhagabati Bridge over the Jhumi River in Mansuka, Ghatal, after a year-long delay.
• Rs 3.50 crore has been allocated for the approach road, bringing relief to thousands of locals, including schoolchildren, who previously used temporary bamboo bridges.
• The Bhagabati Bridge project, initiated in January 2021 with an Rs 18 crore allocation, was completed years ago but remained non-operational due to approach road complications.
• The bridge aims to connect Paschim Medinipur and Hooghly districts, solving a long-standing problem of river crossing without a permanent structure since before independence.
• Land acquisition issues are resolved, and funds allocated, with residents hoping for full operation before the 2026 elections.