Washed Away Strategic Bridge At India-China Border Reconstructed: Report

The bridge being a lifeline brought the much desired relief to people living in remote villages of Damin, Huri and beyond as well as defence forces heading to Indo-China border.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has re-launched a strategic bridge in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh in a record one week time, under extremely challenging conditions, officials said.

The Bailey Bridge on Koloriang-Lee-Huri road in the district, bordering the Tibet region of China, was washed away by huge boulders triggered by a major flash flood on July 3, snapping surface communication on the vital road.

The personnel of Project Arunank under the BRO re-launched the bridge in a record time.

Project Arunank chief engineer Anirudh S Kanwar on Tuesday informed that the re-launching of the bridge was a challenging task posed by tough circumstances including incessant rains and landslides for which innovative techniques were used to overcome all challenges.