Every year, during the monsoon, the people of Serzhong, Umling and Taraythang Gewogs remained cut off from the rest of the places in Sarpang. But not anymore. The newly constructed Bailey Bridge over Jangkorongchhu in Serzhong Gewog has made life easier for the people. People now have easy access to markets and schools.
A classroom, a book or a teacher might as well be important for a student to get an education. But for the students from Tashiphu under Serzhong Gewog, studying in Norbuling Central School, a bridge over Jangkorongchu was necessary.
The Jangkorongchhu swells during the summer. Without a bridge, the students often miss school.
Dawa Dema, a student studying at Norbuling Central School said, “During continuous rainfall in monsoon, the river gets big and it is difficult to make it school. But now with the bridge, we could go to school without any hurdle despite swollen river.”
After the Department of Roads constructed a 30-meter-long bridge, people do not have to worry about crossing the swollen river.
The residents happily stroll over the bridge, heading to work and back home.
Tandin Wangchuk, a resident said, “The construction of the bridge has immensely benefited the school children and me. Otherwise, parents have come to this river every morning and help children cross the swollen river. It was stressful.”
“We had a very difficult time during monsoon to make it to the market. We have to cross the swollen river. Some vehicles were even washed away by the river last year. This year with the completion of the bridge. It has become convenient for children as well. We don’t have any problem travelling anywhere now.” added Rinchen Wangmo.
Dechen Wangmo also said, “When we are out of edible items, we have to visit Sansaray market and to do that, it was a huddle. Our small school going children also face the problem. Now we would like to thank the government for constructing the bridge this year.”
The department completed the bridge in May this year. It was constructed at the budget of Nu 9 M.
Karma Wangdi
Edited by Sangay Chezom
