A file picture of Howrah Bridge
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The long-lasting Howrah Bridge connecting the dual cities of Kolkata and Howrah can be “totally closed” for vehicular transport from Saturday (November 16, 2024) evening to Sunday (November 17, 2024) morning for a security and well being audit of the construction.
“Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) can be totally closed (each methods) for all sorts of vehicular motion from 2330 hrs. of 16.11.2024 to 0430 hrs. of 17.11.2024 in reference to the great well being check-up of Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge),” mentioned a press assertion by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
The well being audit is aimed toward growing the lifespan of the bridge.
The SPMPT has engaged RITES, as an professional company deployed for complete well being examine of Howrah Bridge. “Final well being examine up of Rabindra Setu was performed in 1983-1988 after steady service of the bridge for 40 years,” the assertion added.
Rathendra Raman, Chairman, SPMPT mentioned that to make sure its continued power and sturdiness, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata is conducting the great well being check-up of the bridge in coordination with the police officers.
Authorities of SPMPT have been involved in regards to the security of the 82-year-old balanced cantilever bridge, development of which was accomplished in 1942.
The port officers had mentioned final 12 months that IIT-Madras’s Nationwide Know-how Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) was engaged for the well being check-up of the construction.
Printed – November 16, 2024 04:40 am IST
