Umiam Bridge In Meghalaya To Be Closed For Maintenance From March 31; Details Here

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Umiam Bridge

[{"selector":"#anim-7b93e16e-8b16-4974-93ad-e2442753310c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0303199803685388%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Meghalaya’s state government has announced the closure of Umiam Bridge, which is a major connector. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

From March 31

[{"selector":"#anim-9ffd40b5-ce04-4249-9e6e-e141772f8a3a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The closure will begin on March 31 and will have a soft opening on April 8. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Maintenance Purposes

[{"selector":"#anim-2b473bd6-abd2-4f1f-9c18-0abacd27c5f6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The closure is being undertaken for necessary maintenance purposes. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Urged To Reconsider

[{"selector":"#anim-bfeaa252-315b-453c-92cc-9b6b0276ec42 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.752817718435054%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] MLA Adelbert Nongrum urged the government to reconsider this as 31st March is Easter & many would be travelling. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Timings Of Closure

[{"selector":"#anim-3644248c-2cd2-4032-a10b-457e28829892 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.5202702770019876%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Between 8 AM to 2 PM from March 31 to April 7, there will be a complete halt of traffic. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Half Lane Open

[{"selector":"#anim-49c5383f-c8b7-4942-909c-694b13f31500 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After 2 PM till 7 AM on said dates, vehicles weighing 4 tonnes with 2.5-metre height will be allowed to ply. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Soft Opening

[{"selector":"#anim-797a7e48-3c80-460d-9ee8-36a438a4819c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] From 7 AM onwards on April 8, vehicles up to 15 tonnes will be allowed. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Alternative Routes

[{"selector":"#anim-55175bbd-d214-4d68-8b12-dd5781696da3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Routes like Shillong-Mawtawar-Umroi Airport-Lad Umroi Road, Shillong-NEIGRIHMS-Diengpasoh-Lad Umroi Road and UCC-Mawlyndep-Mawmaram Road can be taken. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

[{"selector":"#anim-87c8b5f0-a3de-4091-ab29-1cd20c4fbe9f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] How will this closure impact your travels? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)