Construction of Bailey bridge in Slim Village expected to be completed on Sept 17

Significant damage: The Old Slim River Bridge collapsed due to a water surge that carried debris following heavy rainfall. — Bernama

IPOH: The Bailey bridge, which will replace Jambatan Lama Sungai Slim (Slim Village Bridge) on the Jalan Slim River-Behrang Hulu, near Slim River, is expected to be completed for the public to use on Sept 17.

The Public Works Department (JKR) of the Muallim District, in a statement to Bernama, said the construction of the bridge connecting Pekan Slim Village to Bandar Slim River and Bandar Behrang collapsed due to a water head incident on Aug 23.