Rusted pontoon bridge left unused for 13 years shifted from Bardiya to be installed at flood-hit Phurkekhola, Dhading
Summary
A rusted pontoon bridge that had been unused for 13 years in Bardiya is being moved to Dhading to restore a vital crossing over the Trishuli river after floods swept away a concrete bridge in Phurkekhola. Local authorities say the relocated bridge should ease travel, trade and access to the district headquarters once installed after Tihar.
Key Points
- A 33-unit pontoon bridge from Kothiyaghat in Bardiya is being transported to Phurkekhola in Dhading after floods destroyed a concrete bridge over the Trishuli river.
- Officials said 24 units have already reached Dhading and the bridge can be repaired, painted and installed after Tihar.
- The loss of the Phurkekhola bridge severed direct links between Dhadingbesi, the Prithvi Highway and all 13 local units in the district.
- Dhading local governments have formed a common fund to cover transport, installation and management costs.
