Local Government, ISAF Team Up to Rebuild Saracha Bridge

NANGARHAR PROVINCE – In Sept., a complete reconstruction of the bridge began to restore the traffic flow through the area. Service members from the 1613th Engr Co conducted the necessary demolition of the destroyed bridge and emplaced concrete footers and piers for support.

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The 502nd Multi-Role Bridge Co placed towers and constructed a Mabey-Johnson Bridge, a temporary military bridge that snaps together, and launched it across the 142 meter gap. TF Mtn Warrior service members synchronized and coordinated all assets and provided round-the-clock security and engr escorts. ANA soldiers and ANP provided on-site traffic control and security. Rebuilding the Saracha Bridge presented an opportunity for ISAF, and local Afghan govt agencies to come together and solve a problem, said Army Maj. Gerald Law, an engr for TF Mtn Warrior and 4th BCT, 4th ID. “Everyone came through and did a great job,” he added.

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