Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s inauguration of the Lengtekai ‘Faith Bridge’ over Tlawng River underscores Mizoram’s push for world-class infrastructure. Spanning 100 meters with 7.5-meter width, dual 1.5m footpaths, and 385-tonne capacity, this Rs 43.83 crore Ministry-backed bridge is tailored for strategic connectivity to Tripura and Bangladesh, revolutionizing western Mizoram’s roadways.
A December 2024 pulley failure delayed launch, but April 2025’s successful pivot and September completion of roads and finishes triumphed. Out with the rickety Bailey bridge’s woes—frequent wrecks and restrictions— in with seamless, secure transit for all loads.
Empowering 85,000 in Mamit’s 90 villages, it amplifies rubber yields through the CM Rubber Mission, links Lengpui Airport and NIT Mizoram effortlessly, and aids Tripura-Bangladesh trade plus Langkai sand movement. Facing low road density of 46.37km/100sqkm, government eyes rapid expansion; CM thanked Gadkari and Delhi.
Excellence defined build: on-site lab vigilance, Rourkela steel on-site assembly, Thailand’s premium rods, and multi-vehicle stress tests affirming durability. Mizoram’s frontiers with Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Bangladesh, Myanmar position Faith Bridge as a catalyst for vibrant regional economies and bonds.