Itanagar: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making significant strides in its mission to enhance connectivity across Arunachal Pradesh’s frontier regions, with a major focus on the strategically vital Aalo–Mechuka axis. The organisation has set an ambitious target of March 2026 to complete the double-laning of the 32-km Pene–Tato stretch, a crucial component of this project.
Despite initial delays stemming from land acquisition hurdles, Project Brahmank Chief Engineer S C Looniya confirmed that the focus is now on expediting the formation cutting to minimise disruptions for commuters. The overarching goal is to provide safe and all-weather access from Kaying in the Siang district to Tato, a move that will significantly improve mobility for both civilians and security forces in these remote areas. The progress isn’t limited to one stretch. On the Tato–Mechuka section, 14 bridges have been contracted out and are at various stages of construction, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure development. A 140-ft steel modular bridge is part of the 12-km Yarlung–Trijunction road, which is expected to be finished within two years.
In parallel, progress continues on the Migging–Tuting road, where only 15 km of formation cutting remains. The BRO intends to complete the surfacing this year, with a March 2026 deadline for the entire project. This work is a testament to the BRO’s commitment to strengthening the region’s transport network. The NH-13, a critical artery connecting Likabali to Aalo and Mechuka, serves as a lifeline for the area. In a related development, the BRO chief engineer has indicated the organisation’s readiness to reassume maintenance of the NH-13 Akajan–Likabali–Bam road. The stretch, originally built by the BRO in the 1960s, was handed over to the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd in 2015 and has since deteriorated, causing considerable hardship for commuters. With the BRO’s proven expertise in the challenging terrain, a potential takeover could bring much-needed relief and a significant improvement in road conditions.
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