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New 54-meter bridge to ease travel from Ayodhya to Nepal, boosting tourism and trade
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News18•14-10-2026, 21:32
New 54-meter bridge to ease travel from Ayodhya to Nepal, boosting tourism and trade
- •A new 54-meter long and 8.5-meter wide bridge is being constructed over the Manorama River in Gonda's Mankapur assembly constituency at a cost of 5.5 crore rupees.
- •The project, proposed by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Gonda MP Kirti Vardhan Singh, aims to improve connectivity between Ayodhya and Nepal.
- •The bridge will replace a narrow, dilapidated British-era structure, making travel to Mata Sita's maternal home and Maa Pateshwari Devi Shaktipeeth much easier.
- •Road widening projects up to 7 meters are also underway alongside the bridge construction to enhance regional transport and infrastructure.
- •Local authorities note that the improved connectivity will significantly boost regional trade, religious tourism, and economic growth.
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A 54-meter long and 8.5-meter wide bridge is being constructed over the Manorama River in Gonda's Mankapur assembly constituency to facilitate road connectivity between Ayodhya, Balrampur, and Nepal, making travel to Janakpur and the Maa Pateshwari Devi Shaktipeeth easier.
The bridge is being built at an estimated cost of 5.5 crore rupees. Although initially scheduled for December 2026, adverse weather has pushed the expected completion date to March 2027.
The bridge and road widening project was initiated following a proposal by Kirti Vardhan Singh, who serves as Gonda's BJP MP and the Union Minister of State for External Affairs.
