The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge, measuring 120 feet in length, in Sri Lanka, restoring road connectivity at a critical location. The development was reported by ANI, citing official information.
Bridge Construction Details
According to ANI, the newly completed Bailey bridge has been built on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka’s Central Province. The bridge restores connectivity at a site where road access had been disrupted, affecting movement in the region.
This is the third Bailey bridge constructed by the Indian Army in Sri Lanka as part of ongoing assistance efforts. The bridge measures 120 feet, consistent with the earlier structures built by Indian Army engineering teams in the country.
Indian Army Engineering Effort
The bridge was constructed by an Indian Army Engineer Task Force, which has been deployed to Sri Lanka to assist with infrastructure restoration. The task force specialises in rapid bridge construction and road restoration, particularly in situations where conventional infrastructure has been damaged or rendered unusable.
ANI reported that the bridge construction was completed successfully, allowing the affected stretch of road to reopen for use.
Previous Bridge Constructions
This bridge follows two earlier Bailey bridges constructed by the Indian Army in Sri Lanka. With the completion of the third bridge, the Indian Army has restored multiple disrupted road links through modular bridge construction.
India–Sri Lanka Cooperation
The ANI report states that the construction of the Bailey bridges reflects India’s assistance to Sri Lanka in restoring connectivity. The bridges are intended to support the movement of people and vehicles in the affected areas.
No additional operational or political details were provided in the ANI report.
Closing Note
The successful completion of the third 120-foot Bailey bridge by the Indian Army marks another instance of Indian Army engineers supporting infrastructure restoration efforts in Sri Lanka through modular bridging capabilities.