Murshidabad: Jiaganj Access Simplified as New Bridges End Long Wait
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Jiaganj Accessibility Boost: New Bridge Ends Long Wait, Saves 15 KM Travel
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News18•26-02-2026, 20:07
Jiaganj Accessibility Boost: New Bridge Ends Long Wait, Saves 15 KM Travel
•A new 18-meter bridge, costing 49 lakh rupees, will be built at Muniyarpul Ghat in Gudhia Shimuldanga, Tentulia, by the Zilla Parishad.
•The bridge will significantly ease access to Jiaganj, fulfilling a long-standing demand and benefiting thousands from Gudhia Shimuldanga and Shibnagar village.
•Currently, locals travel an extra 15 kilometers to reach Jiaganj, wasting time and money, especially during monsoon.
•The project aims for quick completion within months, benefiting students, businessmen, and drivers by improving connectivity and goods vehicle movement.
•Pillars will be raised from under the water with concrete slabs on top, benefiting residents on both sides of the river.