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Rebuilt Bridge Re-establishes Link between Villages in
June 25, 2007
The U.S. Government finished rebuilding the Nahr Al-Shita Bridge in the Western Bekaa's Markaba region in May 2007. The bridge, situated on the Litany River, is an important link between villages. It was destroyed during last summer's conflict.
With people and their products traveling easily to markets again, the area's economy will receive a needed boost. The new bridge will also encourage villagers who left during the conflict to return to their homes.
The bridge is one aspect of a larger program to repair canals, bridges, culverts and the Qasmieh/Ras El-Ain pumping station on the Litany River. The damage sustained during the conflict interrupted water flowing to orchards, destroying the agricultural season. About 43,000 people in 20 villages will benefit from the repairs. The work is being funded under the United States' $2.6 million Humanitarian Assistance to Lebanon program, carried out by CHF International in close cooperation with the Litany River Authority.
For the most up-to-date information on U.S. assistance to Lebanon, please read the Lebanon Situation Reports available at http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/.
