Authorities intensify setting up bailey bridge at Syafrubensi

Summary

Authorities have accelerated work to install a motorable bailey bridge at Syafrubensi in Rasuwa after the original bridge was destroyed by a flash flood on August 26. The new bridge is being built round the clock with coordination between the local administration and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, aiming for completion before Tihar.

Key Points
  • Authorities have sped up work to install a motorable bailey bridge at Syafrubensi in Rasuwa.
  • The bridge is being coordinated by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority and the local administration.
  • The original bridge connecting Dhunche to Syafrubensi was destroyed by the August 26 glacial disaster and flash flood.
  • Officials say construction is underway around the clock to finish the bridge before Tihar.
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