Rapid Progress on Bailey Bridges at Vikramshila Setu Amid Traffic Disruptions
Vikramshila Setu: Bailey bridge work progresses fast to restore traffic
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Construction of Bailey bridges at Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, Bihar, is advancing quickly to restore traffic after the bridge's closure due to a slab collapse. Authorities aim to reopen the route within 10 to 15 days, with one bridge already launched and two others nearing completion.
- 01One of the three planned Bailey bridges has been fully launched, while the second is in the final stages of decking and finishing work.
- 02Bihar Public Works Department Minister Kumar Shailendra stated that the bridge is expected to be operational again within 10 to 15 days.
- 03A portion of the Vikramshila Setu collapsed on May 3, leading to immediate traffic disruptions and diversions.
- 04The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is overseeing the construction, with a focus on meeting the deadline to alleviate commuter difficulties.
- 05The administration will determine vehicle access for the single-lane bridges once they are operational.
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The construction of Bailey bridges at Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, Bihar, is progressing rapidly to restore traffic flow after a slab collapse caused the bridge to close earlier this month. According to Vipin Kumar Chand, Superintending Engineer of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), one of the planned three Bailey bridges has already been fully launched, while the second is nearing completion with decking and finishing work expected to take just a few days. Preparations for the third bridge are also underway. Bihar Public Works Department Minister Kumar Shailendra has pledged that the bridge will be operational again within 10 to 15 days, following immediate government action after the collapse. The incident, which occurred on May 3, involved a slab falling into the Ganga river after an expansion joint subsided. The Vikramshila Setu serves as a crucial link between the Purvanchal and Seemanchal regions, and efforts are being made to restore traffic as quickly as possible to alleviate commuter difficulties.
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The restoration of the Vikramshila Setu will significantly improve traffic flow and reduce travel times for commuters in the region.
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