Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Uttarakhand Approves Funds for Bridge Repair and Landslide Mitigation
The Uttarakhand government is providing money to fix the Ram Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, a famous landmark closed to two-wheelers since last year.
Repairs will reinforce the bridge's structure.
The government has also approved a larger project to prevent landslides in the state.
The funds will be used to address frequently hit areas by landslides.
The repair of Ram Jhula bridge will also commence soon.
Uttarakhand government sanctioned Rs 11 crore for Ram Jhula bridge repairs.
The bridge has been closed to two-wheelers since August 2023.
Maintenance work will include replacing ropes and strengthening pillars.
Tenders for the maintenance work will be floated in 10 days.
A Rs 125 crore project for landslide mitigation approved by the Centre.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand government, and the Centre.
- What
- Uttarakhand government sanctioned funds for Ram Jhula bridge repair and the Centre approved a project for landslide mitigation.
- When
- Tenders for bridge maintenance will be floated in 10 days.
- Where
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To repair and maintain the Ram Jhula bridge and to find a long-term solution to landslides.
- Amount Sanctioned for Ram Jhula
- Rs 11 crore
- Bridge Name
- Ram Jhula
- Location
- Rishikesh
- Closed to two-wheelers
- August 2023
- Landslide Project Amount
- Rs 125 crore
