Bhagalpur, May 24 -- Construction work on the Bailey bridges at Bhagalpur's Vikramshila Setu is progressing rapidly, with authorities aiming to restore traffic movement on the crucial route soon.

The work is expected to bring relief to commuters after the bridge remained closed following the collapse of a slab earlier this month.

According to Superintending Engineer of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Vipin Kumar Chand, one of the three planned Bailey bridges has already been fully launched, while the second is in the final stages of decking and finishing work. Preparations for the third bridge are also underway.

Speaking to ANI, Chand said, "In total, three Bailey bridges are planned. Of these, one has been fully launched, while t...