People suffer as approach road awaits repair
This approach road to Dewantola bridge across Bangali River in Gobindaganj upazila has remained without any repair since its collapse by floodwater on August 28, causing suspension of road communication between Gobindaganj and Saghata upazilas of Gaibandha district.Photo: STAR
Road communication between Shaghata and Gobindagnaj upazilas has remained snapped since August 28 as the damaged portion of an approach road to Dewantola Bridge over the Bangali River is yet to be repaired. The authorities concerned could not start repairing work for lack of fund. They have urged the higher authorities to allocate fund for repair of the damaged portion of the road. A portion of the approach road under Mohimaganj union of Gobindaganj upazila was washed away on the night of August 28, snapping road link between the two upazilas. Pedestrians and bi-cycle riders also face immense trouble everyday to cross the bridge. Local people and staff of the local government engineering department put sand bags and woods on the eroded portion to protect the approach road from further onslaught of the river. Following collapse of the approach road, a section of people cut down roadside trees and set up a makeshift bridge at the site. Pedestrians and bi-cycle riders have to pay tolls to cross the damaged portion through the bridge. While visiting the spot yesterday, some labourers were seen filling bags with sand for dumping at the damaged site of the approach road. As many areas of Gaibandha district were under floodwater at that time, It was very difficult to collect sand and soil for repairing the damaged portion of the approach road, said Sahidul Islam, member of Mohimaganj Union Parishad.
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