Sagar Island Bridge Project Kicks Off: CM Lays Foundation Amidst Mela Prep
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News18•05-01-2026, 08:39
Sagar Island Bridge Project Kicks Off: CM Lays Foundation Amidst Mela Prep
- •CM Mamata Banerjee to lay foundation stone for the Rs 1,567 crore Ganga Sagar Bridge today, connecting Kakdwip and Sagar Island.
- •The 4.757 km four-lane bridge over Muriganga river will replace a 45-minute ferry ride with a 5-7 minute drive, scheduled for completion in 4 years.
- •The bridge addresses a long-pending demand, benefiting lakhs of pilgrims and 4 lakh island residents, while improving disaster response.
- •Extensive Mela preparations include 2,500+ buses, 21 jetties, 13 barges, and 45 vessels with GPS monitoring from a Mega Control Room.
- •Future Mela (2026) to use ISRO's NavIC technology for real-time tracking of pilgrim transport; 54 km barricading for crowd control.
Why It Matters: CM lays foundation for crucial Sagar Island bridge, promising enhanced connectivity and safety for pilgrims and residents.
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