Suspension Bridge Reconstructed in Nuwakot After Flood Damage
Summary
The Pimaltar–Jagaram suspension bridge in Belkotgadhi, Nuwakot, has been reconstructed after flood damage in the Bhote Koshi river area of Rasuwa. Repair work on 12 other damaged suspension bridges is in the final stages, while reconstruction planning is underway for 33 completely destroyed bridges.
Key Points
- The Pimaltar–Jagaram suspension bridge in Belkotgadhi, Nuwakot, has been reconstructed and movement in the area has been fully restored.
- The bridge was repaired by straightening twisted cables, replacing handrail cables, installing steel decks and beams, and adding netting.
- Repair work on 12 other suspension bridges in Dhading, Nuwakot, and Gorkha is nearing completion and should finish within a week.
- Reconstruction planning is in the final stages for 33 suspension bridges that were completely destroyed by the flood.
