Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Inaugurates Two Bridges, Launches ₹136 Crore Road Project in South Garo Hills

South Garo Hills, November 9, 2026: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated two bridges and laid the foundation stone for the 46.08-km Chokpot–Kharukol Road on Monday to improve connectivity in South Garo Hills district. The newly inaugurated Bridge No. 6/6 on the NH-51 (Dalwagre)–Chokpot Road is expected to strengthen the key road link between Chokpot and Tura. The ₹4.79 crore Gonggangre High Level Bridge over the Dareng River will provide all-weather connectivity to more than 330 households across several villages.

The ₹136 crore Chokpot–Kharukol Road project, undertaken under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), will directly connect 14 villages and provide a shorter route towards Shillong and Guwahati. According to the Chief Minister, the projects will improve access to markets, strengthen tourism connectivity and create new economic opportunities for communities in South Garo Hills.