First India-Funded Bailey Bridge Opens For Traffic In Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
Published on: Jan. 11, 2026, 8:59 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
The first Bailey Bridge built with India's assistance package to Sri Lanka has been opened for traffic in the cyclone-hit island nation, the Indian mission here said on Sunday. The 100-ft Bailey bridge was constructed by the Indian Army, restoring a vital road link between the Central Province and Uva Province, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.
