The bridge has restored smooth traffic flow on the Gangotri route up to Sonagad, enabling faster reconstruction of damaged road stretches Pic/ PTI
The bridge is already serving as a vital route for sending relief materials 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"
This Bailey Bridge replaces the original Limchi Gad Bridge on the Gangotri National Highway in the Gangnani area, which was washed away after a cloudburst struck Dharali village near Gangotri
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"
Built in just three days with round-the-clock work, the bridge has restored smooth traffic flow on the Gangotri route up to Sonagad, enabling faster reconstruction of damaged road stretches ahead
Following the disaster, CM Dhami visited the site immediately and directed officials to carry out relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts without delay. Since then, he has been closely monitoring progress, with multiple state and central agencies working together to speed up operations
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