The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has significantly stepped up its infrastructure efforts along the sensitive Indo-Tibet border, with special focus on road connectivity to the remote and strategically vital Yarlung tri-junction in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district. Operating under Project Brahmank, headquartered at Raneghat in Pasighat, East Siang, the BRO has launched critical construction works to improve mobility and ensure border readiness in one of India’s most geopolitically significant regions. BRO officials confirmed that the construction is progressing in “mission mode” with a strict timeline aiming for completion within the next two years.
BRO’s Chief Engineer for Project Brahmank, S.C. Looniya, who is widely regarded for his technical leadership and focus on welfare of personnel, presented a comprehensive update on the status of the ongoing road and bridge works. Speaking during an inspection meeting, he highlighted that the road from Tongkorla to Yarlung tri-junction is witnessing steady progress, with several major bridges currently under active construction. Among the most significant developments is the excavation and groundwork for a 140-foot steel modular bridge at the 2.225 km mark on the Tongkorla-Yarlung road, which is being treated as a priority due to its importance for troop and equipment movement. Additionally, formation cutting (FMN) works have also begun on the same stretch to prepare for pavement layers and all-weather surfacing.
On another key front, the Kaying-Tato road is being upgraded under Job No. 108/230, with Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) work well underway. This route will serve as a crucial link to extend National Highway-13 further into Tato—a region located deep in Arunachal’s interior, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.The infrastructure drive also includes construction of several key bridges, notably at Enda Sokong, Lensang Nallah (on the Tangkorla-Yarlung road), and Shene (on the Tato-Mechuka route). These bridges are essential for ensuring smooth year-round connectivity, especially during the monsoon season when roads often become impassable due to landslides and flooding.
