Temporary bridge repair underway in Dudhia as Balason River water level recedes

With the river level gradually decreasing, the Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated repair work on the damaged structure. JCB machines have been deployed to remove sand accumulated near the bridge and maintain the river’s natural flow, while repair work on the damaged temporary bridge is underway.

Officials said that if weather conditions remain favourable, the bridge is expected to be restored within the next three days. Once the repair work is completed, road connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik, which was disrupted due to the damage to the bridge, is expected to resume.

Meanwhile, locals said the absence of fresh rainfall since Thursday night has brought some relief, although heavy rainfall is still forecast in several districts of North Bengal.