New Dhabaleswar bridge opens for public

The newly-constructed concrete bridge connecting the Dhabaleswar Temple in Athagarh was opened for public use from Wednesday.

Although the construction work is not fully completed, devotees will be granted access to the bridge enabling them to visit the ancient 16th-century shrine.

“In view of the sacred Shravan month, the bridge is opened for devotees and Kaudias. The official inauguration will take place once the project work is completed,” said Athagarh MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain.

The State Government has spent Rs 22.28 crore for construction of the bridge. The 276-meter-long and 6.2-meter-wide project was taken up under the Biju Setu Yojana of the government.