The Bailey Bridge replaces the original Limchi Gad Bridge in the Gangnani area on the Gangotri National Highway, which was destroyed after a cloudburst hit Dharali village near Gangotri
In the aftermath of the disaster, CM Dhami personally visited the site, directing officials to carry out relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts Pic/ X
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced that the Bailey Bridge at Limchigad has been completed and is now open for public use, reported ANI.
The newly built bridge is also being used to send relief supplies to Dharali, one of the areas worst affected by recent flash floods.
In a post on X, Uttarakhand CM said, "The construction work of the Bailey Bridge at Limchigad has been completed, and the bridge has been opened for traffic. Now, through this bridge, not only are relief materials and machinery being sent forward quickly, but the movement of local people has also resumed smoothly. In this difficult time of disaster, our government is working with full commitment to normalise public life."
Officials from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had earlier confirmed the completion and opening of the bridge, reported ANI.
The Bailey Bridge replaces the original Limchi Gad Bridge in the Gangnani area on the Gangotri National Highway, which was destroyed after a cloudburst hit Dharali village near Gangotri.
As reported by ANI, in a post on X, BRO said, "When the Limchi Gad Bridge on NH-34 was washed away in a devastating cloudburst, the lifeline to Harsil was severed. In mission mode and through the long hours of darkness, BRO India teams braved treacherous terrain, rushing men and machinery to the site. Against the odds, the new 100' long Bailey bridge has been launched under challenging conditions -- swiftly restoring this vital link. A true testament to BRO India's relentless spirit and resolute action -- keeping the nation moving, come what may."
Thanks to round-the-clock work, the bridge was constructed in just three days, restoring smooth traffic flow on the Gangotri route up to Sonagad. This has also cleared the way for faster reconstruction of damaged stretches ahead, reported ANI.
In the aftermath of the disaster, CM Dhami personally visited the site, directing officials to carry out relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts.
Since then, the Chief Minister has been closely monitoring the progress of these works. Under his leadership, multiple departments and central and state agencies have been working in close coordination to speed up rescue and relief operations, reported ANI.
The disaster struck on August 5, when a massive mudslide hit Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil. The cloudburst sent debris and water rushing through the settlements, causing flash floods in the high-altitude villages and sweeping away several houses.
(Inputs from ANI)
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