[ecis2016.org] The West Bengal government has approved the construction of a cable-stayed bridge, in place of the Majerhat bridge, a part of which collapsed in September 2018 and allotted Rs 199 crores for the project
The West Bengal government has approved a cable-stayed bridge, in place of the arterial Majerhat bridge, a part of which collapsed in September 2018, an senior official of the state PWD said, on November 13, 2018. In cable-stayed bridges, the weight of the deck is supported by a number of cables, running directly to one or more towers. The state government has allotted around Rs 199 crores for the cable-stayed bridge project, Rs 21 crores more than what was fixed earlier for a new structure, the PWD official said.
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The bridge would have four lanes, each measuring 3.5 metres and a divider of one metre, taking the total width to 15 metres, he said. PWD officials are of opinion that there should be an extension of three to 3.5 metres on both sides but it may create hindrance for the metro railway project going on beside the bridge, the IAS officer said. Due to this, the committee set up to look after the construction of the new bridge, is unsure of the measurement of the side extensions. “We have to seek approval from the Metro Railway, as the state cannot decide on this extension decision alone,” the official said.
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It was learnt that the government has already been in touch with the Railway authorities in New Delhi, seeking a tripartite meeting, he said. The state government also needs the permission of the Railway officials, for the construction and elevation of the rail over bridge, the official stated.
The entire Majerhat bridge on arterial Diamond Harbour Road, a portion of which collapsed on September 4, 2018, killing two persons, will be demolished and a new bridge will be built over the railway tracks. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has set an ambitious target of completing the task within a year but it would be very difficult to meet, the official said.
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