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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has taken an important step to strengthen the infrastructure of Terai and Devipatan division. Under the action plan 2025-26 of the Public Works Department (PWD) in four districts of the division 18 Small Bridges The construction has been given the green signal. From the government level for these projects Rs 42 crore An amount of more than Rs. The construction of these bridges will not only ease the movement of lakhs of villagers, but will also provide permanent relief from the problems of waterlogging and connectivity during monsoon.
Which district got what? (District-wise Breakdown):
The bridges have been distributed based on the needs of the four districts of the division:
| District | number of bridges | Major Project/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bahraich | 07 | Babaganj-Mallihpur road (new bridge in place of narrow culvert). |
| Gonda | 05 | The much awaited bridge on Bisuhi river in Gram Panchayat Chahalwa (cost ₹9.69 crore). |
| Balrampur | 04 | Construction of mini bridges on various rural connectivity routes. |
| Shravasti | 02 | Construction for better connectivity in the alluvial areas of Rapti River. |
3 main advantages of these projects:
Relief in rain: Villagers living in the coastal areas of rivers like Bisuhi and Rapti will be spared from traveling by boat or traveling 30-40 km during the rainy season.
Reduction in accidents: At many places, accidents used to occur due to ‘Narrow Bridges’, which are now being converted into wide and permanent short bridges.
Economic Development: Better connectivity will make it easier and cheaper to transport milk, vegetables and other agricultural products to local markets.
What do the officials say?
Superintending Engineer of Public Works Department (PWD) Yogendra Singh According to, the government has not only given administrative approval for these bridges, but has also allocated a part of the budget. Now soon the tender process will be completed and the construction work will be started. The department aims to complete most of the work before the next monsoon so that the villagers do not face inconvenience.