Shillong, March 22 : Traffic on the Umiam Dam Bridge will be regulated or closed for several days to allow for repairs to the bearings and expansion joints.
- Complete closure for 6 hours: The bridge will be completely closed on March 31st, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Limited traffic for one week: From 2PM of March 31st, 2024, to 7AM of April 8th, 2024, only vehicles upto 4 tons will be allowed on one lane of the bridge. Vehicles exceeding 2.5 meters in height (including cargo) will not be permitted during this time.
- Lane restriction lifted on April 8th: From7.00A.M onwards of 8th April 2024, vehicles upto 15 Tons will be allowed on half lane of the Bridge.
The press release also details several alternative routes for drivers to consider during the bridge closure and lane restrictions. These routes are suitable for different types of vehicles, including light motor vehicles (LMVs), heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), and buses.
- Shillong-Mawtawar-Umiam Airport Road (VIP Road)-Lad Umroi Road (LMVs only) – 45.00 KM
- Shillong-NEIGRIHMS-New Shillong Township-Diengpasoh-Lad Umroi Road (LMVs only) – 63.20 KM
- UCC-Mawlyndep-Mawmaram Road (for vehicles proceeding towards Mairang/Nongstoin) (LMVs only) – 39.30 KM
- Shillong-Laitkor-Mawryngkneng-Lad Umroi Road (all vehicles including HGVs and buses) – 92.00 KM
- Shillong-Mairang-Nongkhlaw-Guwahati Airport Road (all vehicles including HGVs and buses) – 120.00 KM
Drivers are advised to plan their trips accordingly and consider using alternative routes to avoid delays.
