Indian Army restores road connectivity between Sri Lanka’s Central and Uwa provinces

New Delhi , January 05
Indian Army engineers are working to restore road connectivity between the central and Uwa provinces in Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Defence said that the Engineer Task Force of the Indian Army has constructed a 100-foot Bailey Bridge on B-492 highway, restoring road connectivity between Central Province and Uwa Province.

A dedicated team of 24 highly skilled Indian Army Bridging experts commenced bridge construction yesterday and, despite adverse weather conditions, launched the complete bridge in just one day. The bridge launch was preceded by preparatory strengthening works on both banks to enhance load bearing capacity of the abutments.

The team also employed indigenously developed drones, Laser Range Finders and advanced reconnaissance tools for precision site assessment and continuous monitoring. These efforts are aligned with the principles of Neighbourhood First. India is carrying out Operation Sagar Bandhu and is committed as a reliable First responder and a steadfast partner in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations across the region.