Bailey Bridge Over River Teesta at Sankalang, North Sikkim, Opens
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Bailey Bridge Over River Teesta at Sankalang, North Sikkim, Opens

A reconstructed bailey bridge over the Teesta river at Sangkalang in North Sikkim was opened for traffic on Thursday, restoring a crucial connection between Mangan and the Dzongu region, according to officials.

The bridge will provide vital connectivity between Mangan, Dzongu, and Chungthang, all situated in North Sikkim, officials added.

The construction of the bridge was successfully carried out by the Indian Army’s 72 Engineer Regiment of Trishakti Corps, they noted.

The new 180-foot bailey bridge, with a 24-tonne load capacity, replaced the previous bridge that collapsed on February 11, disrupting connectivity between Mangan and Dzongu.

The collapse of the bailey suspension bridge had hindered the movement of local residents and interrupted the supply of essential goods and services. These services have now been restored after more than two months.

Despite the challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, the army completed the bridge's construction in record time, ensuring minimal disruption to the local population.

The bridge's opening is expected to boost tourism in North Sikkim, especially in Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen, which attract large numbers of visitors from across the country.

Local residents of North Sikkim expressed their gratitude to the Indian Army for reconstructing the Sangkalang bridge.

Zilla Upadhakshya Sonam Kipa Bhutia praised the army, saying, "The army has done a commendable job. Their response reflects a strong synergy between civil authorities and the armed forces."

With the bridge now operational, it is anticipated that both civilian movement and tourism in the culturally rich Dzongu region will increase, providing economic and social relief to the area, he added.

News source: The Print

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A reconstructed bailey bridge over the Teesta river at Sangkalang in North Sikkim was opened for traffic on Thursday, restoring a crucial connection between Mangan and the Dzongu region, according to officials. The bridge will provide vital connectivity between Mangan, Dzongu, and Chungthang, all situated in North Sikkim, officials added. The construction of the bridge was successfully carried out by the Indian Army’s 72 Engineer Regiment of Trishakti Corps, they noted. The new 180-foot bailey bridge, with a 24-tonne load capacity, replaced the previous bridge that collapsed on February 11, disrupting connectivity between Mangan and Dzongu. The collapse of the bailey suspension bridge had hindered the movement of local residents and interrupted the supply of essential goods and services. These services have now been restored after more than two months. Despite the challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, the army completed the bridge's construction in record time, ensuring minimal disruption to the local population. The bridge's opening is expected to boost tourism in North Sikkim, especially in Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen, which attract large numbers of visitors from across the country. Local residents of North Sikkim expressed their gratitude to the Indian Army for reconstructing the Sangkalang bridge. Zilla Upadhakshya Sonam Kipa Bhutia praised the army, saying, The army has done a commendable job. Their response reflects a strong synergy between civil authorities and the armed forces. With the bridge now operational, it is anticipated that both civilian movement and tourism in the culturally rich Dzongu region will increase, providing economic and social relief to the area, he added. News source: The Print

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