Recently The Meghalaya Energy Power Generation Corporation Limited (MePGCL) on Thursday announced restrictions on the movement of vehicles for a period of eight days, starting from March 31, at the Umiam Bridge in view of the ongoing retrofitting work which is very essential. Actually the MePGCL had stated that there will be complete traffic blockage of the Umiam Bridge for a minimum of six hours from 8 am to 2 pm on March 31. They actually stated that after the work is completed, only ambulances will be allowed to ply. In fact one half of the road will be opened downstream of the bridge for vehicles upto four tons of weight during the 8 days from March 31 upto 7 am of April 8. Thereafter, vehicles upto 15 tons will also be allowed downstream of the bridge.
The deputy commissioners of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts have requested the PWD to examine and identify the alternative routes during the total closure of the Umiam Dam for six hours on March 31 from 8 am to 2 pm.
