Lengtekai Faith Bridge: Mizoram Opens ₹43.83 Crore Tlawng Link
Why in the news
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma opened the Lengtekai ‘Faith Bridge’ across the Tlawng River in Aizawl, a project meant to ease travel in the area.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bridge | Lengtekai Bridge (‘Faith Bridge’) |
| River | Tlawng |
| Length | 100 metres |
| Cost | ₹43.83 crore |
| Funding | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Inaugurated by | Chief Minister Lalduhoma |
Significance
- Improves connectivity between Aizawl, Lengpui Airport and Mamit district.
- Replaces older Bailey structures, making transport safer.
Exam angle
- River: Tlawng; city: Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Funding ministry: Road Transport and Highways.
- Replaced old Bailey bridge structures.