Lathikata-Timjor high level bridge on the Brahmani river in Lathikata block under Sundargarh district is yet to be functional even after six years of the laying of foundation stone by
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. This is, as the approach road to the bridge has not been readied. About 70,000 people under 11 panchayats are suffering due to this.
Chief Minister Patnaik had laid foundation stone of the Lathikata-Timjor bridge on January 22, 2014 but the bridge was completed during April 2019. However, the approach road to the bridge has not been readied.
An agreement had been made between contractor Rajalaxmi Construction and the Rural Development Department for construction of the Lathikata-Timjor bridge and the approach road at an estimated cost of Rs 22,55,076 crore.
