Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to construct a 450 metre bridge over the Mahanadi to connect River Island, Kud Gunderpur in Dhankauda block of Sambalpur district. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 32 crore. NABARD will finance this project. Agreement not yet entered with the shortlisted firm from Chhattisgarh. The locals of Kud Gunderpur gram panchayat are planning to launch an agitation due to the delay. *Images are used for illustration only