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Bailey Bridge on Vikramshila Set to be Dismantled
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 03:41 PM
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Authorities have announced that the temporary Bailey bridge on the Vikramshila crossing will be removed, marking a major infrastructure decision in Bihar.
The state government of Bihar has confirmed that the Bailey bridge currently spanning the Vikramshila crossing will be taken down. The decision, announced by local officials, signals a shift towards completing the permanent bridge structure planned for the site.
The temporary Bailey bridge, installed to facilitate traffic while the main bridge is under construction, will be dismantled in the coming weeks. Engineers have outlined a schedule to ensure minimal disruption to commuters during the removal process.
Officials indicated that the removal is part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in the region and to expedite the completion of the permanent Vikramshila bridge, which is expected to enhance trade and travel between nearby districts.
The move has been welcomed by local residents who have been awaiting a stable, long‑term crossing. Further updates on the timeline for the permanent bridge will be provided by the department of public works.
The temporary Bailey bridge, installed to facilitate traffic while the main bridge is under construction, will be dismantled in the coming weeks. Engineers have outlined a schedule to ensure minimal disruption to commuters during the removal process.
Officials indicated that the removal is part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in the region and to expedite the completion of the permanent Vikramshila bridge, which is expected to enhance trade and travel between nearby districts.
The move has been welcomed by local residents who have been awaiting a stable, long‑term crossing. Further updates on the timeline for the permanent bridge will be provided by the department of public works.