India and Nepal Jointly Inaugurate 70-Meter Modular Bridge in Sindhuli

Sindhuli. A 70-meter long high-capacity 'modular' bridge connecting Sindhuli and Ramechhap has been jointly inaugurated in Nepalthok, Sindhuli. The bridge was jointly inaugurated by Geetanajali Brandon, Counselor at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, and Dr. Bijay Jeshi, Director General of the Department of Roads, in a ceremony held on Thursday. The bridge is one of the 10 bridges provided by the Indian government to Nepal to restore road connectivity disrupted after the devastating rains of October 2025. The total cost of these 10 Bailey Bridges provided by the Indian government as a grant is over 73 crore Nepali rupees. Along with the bridge, India has also provided the necessary technical support for its installation. At the inauguration ceremony, Counselor Brandon mentioned that this bridge is a symbol of the unbreakable friendship between Nepal and India. She also expressed the commitment of the Indian government to continue its support for Nepal's infrastructure development and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. Director General of the Department of Roads, Dr. Jeshi, expressed gratitude for the timely assistance provided by India, stating that such bridges are very effective for emergency reconstruction as they can be installed quickly. He expressed confidence that the newly installed bridge will bring great convenience to the movement and transportation of goods for the residents of Sindhuli and Ramechhap districts. Earlier, in September 2024, following floods and landslides, India had provided 10 prefabricated steel bridges worth 41 crore at the request of the Nepali government.