Mamata Lays Foundation for 1670 Cr Gangasagar Bridge; 4-Lane Marvel Over Muriganga
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News18•05-01-2026, 11:17
Mamata Lays Foundation for 1670 Cr Gangasagar Bridge; 4-Lane Marvel Over Muriganga
- •CM Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for the 1670 crore Gangasagar Bridge over Muriganga on Sagar Island.
- •The 4.75 km long bridge will be an 'Extra-Dosed Cable-Stayed Bridge' with four lanes, including footpaths.
- •M/s Larsen & Toubro Limited is constructing the bridge, with 80% land acquisition complete.
- •IIT Guwahati conducted seismic tests, and IIT Kanpur performed wind tunnel tests due to the area's natural challenges.
- •RITES prepared the world-class DPR, including extensive soil testing and hydraulic studies for coastal conditions.
Why It Matters: Historic 1670 Cr Gangasagar Bridge project begins, promising world-class, resilient connectivity.
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