October 27, 2023 12:40 PM

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Sikkim: Bailey Bridge opened over mighty Teesta River in Sanklang

<span style="color: #222222;">In Sikkim, after days of relentless hard work and coordination of the army and BRO, Bailey bridge was opened over the mighty Teesta River in Sanklang today.<br />''<br />'' The bridge's official inauguration was a momentous occasion, graced by the presence of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Dzongu, Mr. Pintso Gyatso Lepcha, alongside officials from the BRO, the Army, and the District Administration.<br />''</span><br />''Four vital bridges connecting the Dzongu region with the rest of Sikkim were washed away during the flash floods earlier this month, severely disrupting communication lines with the district headquarters in Mangan. First the locals constructed a foot suspension bridge in Sanklang. Later the BRO collaborated closely with the army to construct two Bailey bridges.<br />''<br />''The process began with extensive river training works, followed by the construction of four abutments and the development of approach tracks for the bridges.<br />''This newly inaugurated Bailey bridge holds immense significance for the Dzongu region. It will act as a vital lifeline, restoring road connectivity and providing much-needed relief to the local residents who have been grappling with the aftermath of the flash floods.<br />''<br />''The people of Dzongu have expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards the dedicated karmayogis of the BRO for their tireless and unwavering efforts.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The restoration of these critical bridges not only signifies a triumph over nature's challenges but also underscores the unyielding determination of the BRO and the army in serving the people of Sikkim. </span><br />

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