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Posted: Nov 07 2016 (20:01)
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The 10-year ordeal Saraighat Bridge to open on 1st January’17
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The long running construction of the Rs 346 crore, one-storey new Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra River is to be completed by 31st December. The bridge, which will connect the river’s south and north banks, is expected to reduce the pressure of traffic on the existing Saraighat Bridge. The flyover at Jalukbari will touch the approach of the bridge and the existing roads. Currently, commuters travelling on the snarl-ridden stretch from Jalukbari to the existing two-lane Saraighat Bridge are facing a...
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The long running construction of the Rs 346 crore, one-storey new Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra River is to be completed by 31st December. The bridge, which will connect the river’s south and north banks, is expected to reduce the pressure of traffic on the existing Saraighat Bridge. The flyover at Jalukbari will touch the approach of the bridge and the existing roads. Currently, commuters travelling on the snarl-ridden stretch from Jalukbari to the existing two-lane Saraighat Bridge are facing a...
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Obstacles faced in the initial stages
The implementation of the proposed bridge took over a year to initiate due to several hurdles and precautionary measures that had to be considered during the planning of the bridge. Construction of a new major bridge so close to an existing bridge was a very difficult task as far as sinking of the wells was concerned. Moreover, it has been constructed only 50 to 60 metres downstream of the existing Saraighat Bridge.
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The implementation of the proposed bridge took over a year to initiate due to several hurdles and precautionary measures that had to be considered during the planning of the bridge. Construction of a new major bridge so close to an existing bridge was a very difficult task as far as sinking of the wells was concerned. Moreover, it has been constructed only 50 to 60 metres downstream of the existing Saraighat Bridge.
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Construction minutiae
The bridge will be able to bear the highest prescribed load as per the Indian Road Congress specification. When asked to explain the uniqueness in its construction, sources said this bridge is made of a single girder, which is resting on eleven wells and two pile foundations on high bank – one on each of the banks of the Brahmaputra.
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The bridge will be able to bear the highest prescribed load as per the Indian Road Congress specification. When asked to explain the uniqueness in its construction, sources said this bridge is made of a single girder, which is resting on eleven wells and two pile foundations on high bank – one on each of the banks of the Brahmaputra.
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Construction time-frames elsewhere in India
Bandra-Worli Sea Link cost Rs. 16 billion bridge, is officially called Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link and was built by the Hindustan Construction Company. Construction began in 2000 and the first 4 of the 8 lanes were opened to the public on 30th June, 2009. All eight lanes were opened on 24th March, 2010.
Mahatma Gandhi Setu - the longest river bridge in India. Over the river Ganges it connects Patna to Hajipur. The construction of the 5,750-metre bridge began in 1972 and was inaugurated in May 1982.
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Bandra-Worli Sea Link cost Rs. 16 billion bridge, is officially called Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link and was built by the Hindustan Construction Company. Construction began in 2000 and the first 4 of the 8 lanes were opened to the public on 30th June, 2009. All eight lanes were opened on 24th March, 2010.
Mahatma Gandhi Setu - the longest river bridge in India. Over the river Ganges it connects Patna to Hajipur. The construction of the 5,750-metre bridge began in 1972 and was inaugurated in May 1982.
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In The Pic You can see Red Hot LHB Train on the Old n Gold Mighty Saraighat Rail n Road Bridge but Which one of these
12235/36 DBRG Rajdhani
12435/36 DBRG Rajdhani
12423/24 DBRG Rajdhani
12519/20...
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12235/36 DBRG Rajdhani
12435/36 DBRG Rajdhani
12423/24 DBRG Rajdhani
12519/20...
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