Archive · 20 Jul 2026
LG Saxena lays foundation for bridges in Ladakh
The Lt Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, recently laid the foundation stones for two important bridges in the Nubra Valley.
These bridges, the Burma–Sumoor Bridge and the Tongsted Bridge, will make it easier for people to travel and connect with nearby villages.
The Burma–Sumoor Bridge will cut the distance between Sumoor and several villages from about 70 km to just 500 meters.
The Tongsted Bridge will provide reliable all-weather connectivity to remote villages.
These projects are part of the Special Development Package by the UT Administration and aim to improve the quality of life for people in the border areas.
The bridges will also help boost tourism and create new job opportunities for local youth.
The total cost of the projects is Rs 64.10 crore for the Burma–Sumoor Bridge and Rs 19.29 crore for the Tongsted Bridge.
Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid foundation stones for Burma–Sumoor and Tongsted Motorable Bridges in Nubra Valley, Ladakh.
Burma–Sumoor Bridge will reduce travel distance from 70 km to 500 meters for several villages.
Tongsted Bridge will provide reliable all-weather connectivity to remote villages.
Projects aim to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and create new job opportunities.
Total cost of the projects is Rs 64.10 crore for Burma–Sumoor Bridge and Rs 19.29 crore for Tongsted Bridge.
- Who
- Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena
- What
- Laid foundation stones for Burma–Sumoor and Tongsted Motorable Bridges
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Nubra Valley, Ladakh
- Why
- To improve connectivity, reduce travel distances, and boost economic growth in the region
Infrastructure Development Supporters
Environmental Conservationists
Bridge Construction Benefits
Infrastructure Development Supporters
The bridges will significantly improve connectivity, reduce travel distances, and boost economic growth in the region.
Environmental Conservationists
Construction projects may disrupt local ecosystems and wildlife habitats, potentially causing long-term environmental damage.
- Location
- Nubra Valley, Ladakh
- Projects
- Burma–Sumoor Bridge and Tongsted Bridge
- Cost
- Rs 64.10 crore (Burma–Sumoor) and Rs 19.29 crore (Tongsted)
- Benefits
- Improved connectivity, reduced travel distances, boosted tourism, and economic growth
- Implementation
- Under the Special Development Package (SDP) of the UT Administration