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India hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

By Dharambir Ray | Published on: August 11, 2026

India hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

India has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka. This support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.

Another consignment of Bailey Bridges weighing around over 250 metric tons (MT) has been handed over to Sri Lanka on 08-August-2026 to support reconstruction of rural roads damaged during the Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on X "@IndianSL."

Indian Army engineers will deploy them across the island, restoring vital connectivity and improving infrastructure.