Ri Bhoi’s Bailey Bridge closed for traffic for five days

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 18, 2021

Due to technical defect in the newly constructed Bailey Bridge in Dwar Ksuid, Ri Bhoi District, the District Administration has closed down vehicular movement across the bridge from 19 to 23 June this year.

District Magistrate, Ri Bhoi District RM Kurbah on Friday issued the order based on information received that a technical defect on Bailey bridge at Umrol Dwar Ksuid Bridge (Shillong Bye – Pass) is observed and required replacement of some planks in the bridge.

The District Magistrate has been requested to suspend traffic movement passing through Bailey bridge at Umrol Dwar Ksuid (Shillong Bye – Pass) immediately to avoid any untoward incident till the rectification of defects is completed on the Bailey Bridge Umroi – Dwar Ksuid (Shillong Bye – Pass).

“I am satisfied that it is necessary to prohibit movement of vehicles to ply through the Bailey Bridge at umral – Dwar Ksuid (Shillong Bye – Pass) in the interest of Public Order and for the safety of the road users as well as the bridge and road pavement in the area in particular and the District in general. However, vehicles within 10 MT can ply over the concrete RCC Bridge,” the order stated