BAILEY BRIDGE PLANNED TO RESTORE RIMBI-YUKSAM ROAD.

BAILEY BRIDGE PLANNED TO RESTORE RIMBI-YUKSAM ROAD.

GEYZING, Sept 20: Gyalshing district administration is preparing to construct a Bailey bridge over a stream to restore connectivity along the Rimbi-Yuksam road, which has remained closed since September 14 following incessant rainfall and a recurring landslide.The affected stretch at Singlitam ward under Rimbi-Timbrong GPU in Yuksam subdivision has completely disrupted road connectivity between Gyalshing and Yuksam.

A culvert had existed at the spot before, the landslide swept away a large portion of the road, including the culvert, cutting off the route.

Speaking to this correspondent over the phone, Gyalshing district collector Mr Tenzing D. Denzongpa said the district administration, in coordination with the Roads and Bridges department, is preparing to construct a Bailey bridge at the affected stretch. Work is likely to commence soon, subject to weather conditions, he said. Area MLA and Tourism minister Tshering T. Bhutia is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the district administration and concerned departments for restoration of the road, officials said.

Adverse weather conditions, however, continue to hamper restoration efforts. The district administration has advised people not to use the affected route until further orders and take the LegshipTashiding-Gerethang-Yuksam road as an alternative.

The Rimbi settlement remains vulnerable due to the recurring landslide above the area. No casualties or loss of livestock have been reported so far.

IN PHOTO: Rimbi Yuksam road remains completely cut-off at the affected stretch at Rimbi (File photo).

Report by Pritam Gurung, Geyzing.