Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Minister Criticizes State Over Durgapur Barrage Repairs
A central minister is upset with the state government because they haven't fixed the Durgapur Barrage properly.
The bridge is old and damaged, with many vehicles using it daily.
Although they've made some repairs, the minister points out critical parts, like the bearings, haven't been replaced.
He questioned why more wasn't done during a recent closure.
The minister also brought up arguments between the state and Damodar Valley Corporation over water management, highlighting disagreements and warnings about dam safety.
The minister wants improvements to prevent the river from causing further issues.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticized the state government regarding repairs to Durgapur Barrage.
The Durgapur Barrage, built in 1955, connects several districts to Durgapur and North Bengal.
The barrage's strip seal joints and road surface have been repaired, but not the bearings.
Approximately 26,000 vehicles, including 1,000 trucks, use the bridge daily.
The minister raised concerns about the structural strength of the bridge.
- Who
- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and state government officials
- What
- Criticism of the state government's lack of repairs to the Durgapur Barrage.
- When
- Recent events
- Where
- Durgapur, West Bengal
- Why
- Due to deterioration of the bridge and lack of completed repairs.
- Barrage Length
- 962 meters
- Daily Traffic
- ~26,000 vehicles
- Heavy Vehicles
- ~1,000 trucks
- Barrage Built
- 1955