Nepal Army hands over Bailey bridge at Betrawati to road project
Summary
The Nepal Army has handed over a Bailey bridge at Betrawati to the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi Road Project after rebuilding access damaged by floods. The 73.2-meter bridge is expected to ease travel and speed relief deliveries in Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
Key Points
- The Nepal Army handed over an Acrow (Bailey) bridge over the Phalaku River at Betrawati to the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi Road Project.
- The bridge was built after flood damage in the Bhotekoshi River area disrupted roads and bridges on August 26.
- The bridge is 240 feet long, 18 feet wide, and has a load-bearing capacity of 40 tons.
- Its opening is expected to improve travel and the movement of relief supplies to flood-affected areas in Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
