Army launches 3rd Bailey bridge in SL following Ditwah cyclone

Construction part of Operation Sagar Bandhu

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 03:30 AM Jan 18, 2026 IST

Indian Army's Engineer Task Force has constructed a Bailey Bridge on the B-492 Highway in Sri Lanka's Central Province. Photo: ANI

The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, following widespread destruction due to cyclone Ditwah.The new 120-feet-long bridge has been built on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka’s Central Province. Linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, it will restore a vital lifeline that was cut off for over a month in the aftermath of the recent cyclone.

The Army’s announcement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions. Collectively, these engineering efforts have restored road connectivity, improved access to essential services, and provided much-needed relief to communities affected by the cyclone.

The construction was carried out as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, reflecting India’s prompt and humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief response. The Indian Army was called in for rapid deployment of engineering expertise.

Army launches 3rd Bailey bridge in SL following Ditwah cyclone

Construction part of Operation Sagar Bandhu

Tribune News Service

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