"Sukh Tao stream near Rajouri separates the Rajouri- Poonch National Highway from the areas across it. Numerous attempts were made in the past to bridge the stream, by constructing causeways. However, due to heavy rain and flash floods experienced in the region, the causeways would be washed off," a defence spokesman said.
He said the residents as well as Army troops deployed near the Line of Control in the proximity of the stream were facing difficulties in carriage of essential goods.
He said that the challenge of bridging the gap was increased multi-fold due to availability of very restricted backspace for launching the bridge necessitating number of improvisations on ground.
"Working day and night, BRO men completed construction of the Reinforced Bailey Bridge. This bridge has added to the enhancement of quality of life of the local people besides restoring connectivity to the troops on the Line of Control, facilitating movement of stores, supplies and evacuations of casualty," he said.