Temporary Bailey Bridge Opens at Bangshilaghat Connecting Khotang and Udayapur
Summary
A temporary Bailey bridge at Bangshilaghat on the Sunkoshi River, connecting Khotang and Udayapur, has been opened and will remain operational until early Jestha 2083 BS. Construction of a permanent motorable concrete bridge at Dhaplaghat is underway, with 43% progress made.
Key Points
- A temporary 51.81-meter Bailey bridge at Bangshilaghat connecting Khotang and Udayapur has been opened.
- The bridge was installed by Gurukul Builders and Suppliers Pvt. Ltd. with an investment of Rs 5.7 million from the Koshi Province Government.
- Construction of the 200-meter Dhaplaghat motorable concrete bridge is 43% complete, with work expedited by Rusuwa Construction Pvt. Ltd.
- A temporary Bailey bridge at Foxingtar was also installed after a flood washed away the previous motorable concrete bridge.
