Residents in Demodara allege that it is impossible to use the new bridge built on the Demodara – Spring Valley road.

Residents point out that although the bridge has been completed, there is a height gap of over 02 feet in the area that connects the bridge to the road, leading to transport difficulties.

The contract to build the bridge was secured by a private company on 2019 May 22 and has cost the state Rs. 59.8 million.

However, Uva Provincial Director of Road Development Authority – Mr. T.K.M. Galappatti has said that the work on the bridge is yet to be completed and funds for the construction will be obtained next year.