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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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harrowing time. As stated by sources the problem will be solved from 1st January.
The construction activities of the bridge started in 2006 and because of numerous problems, it took Gammon India, the construction company engaged in the project, ten solid years to complete the construction. This is so far the longest single girder bridge in the country with a length of around 1,493 metres.
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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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Shivaji Maharaj Bridge in Nashik, Dwarka - 2nd longest road bridge in India. Construction began on 4th January, 2010 the 6.1 km bridge was approved by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002 and was opened on 14th June 2013.
Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata - the longest cable-stayed bridge in India. Links Kolkata with Howrah. Total length 823 metres, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India. Construction began on 3rd July 1979, and the bridge was commissioned on 10th October 1992.
New Yamuna Bridge in Allahabad - 3rd longest cable-stayed bridge in India. Construction of the 260 metres bridge began in 2000 and was ready by the end of 2004.

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