Bailey bridge at Betrawati restores road connectivity with Rasuwa
Summary
A bailey bridge at Betrawati has restored road connectivity between Nuwakot and Rasuwa after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood washed away motorable bridges and blocked access. The Nepali Army completed the installation in five days, easing movement of people and speeding relief transport to flood-affected areas.
Key Points
- A bailey bridge installed at Betrawati has restored road connectivity between Nuwakot and Rasuwa district after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood disruption.
- The bridge was fixed by the Nepali Army over the Phalakhu stream and took five days to complete.
- The new bridge is designed to carry up to 40 tons and measures 73.2 metres long and 5.5 metres wide.
- Officials say the bridge will ease people’s movement and speed up transportation of relief goods to flood-affected areas.
