Bailey bridge work speeds up in Syafrubesi ahead of Tihar
Summary
Construction of a Bailey bridge in Syafrubesi is being expedited to restore vehicle access before Tihar after the concrete bridge linking Syafrubesi and Dhunche was washed away by the Bhotekoshi flood. Authorities are also building a temporary footbridge to restore movement between Syafrubesi and Bridim.
Key Points
- A vehicle-capable Bailey bridge is being built rapidly in Syafrubesi to replace the concrete bridge swept away by the Bhotekoshi flood on August 26.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority and the local administration are coordinating to finish the bridge before Tihar.
- A temporary footbridge linking Syafrubesi and Bridim is also under construction with steel cables and other materials supplied by the District Administration Office.
