Bridges in Bihar
The state of
Notable bridges
Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Also called Gandhi Setu or Ganga Setu is a
A parallel Bridge is planned on Ganga, DPR Initiated
Koilwar Bridge
Rajendra Setu
Rajendra Setu across the Ganges was the first bridge to link North Bihar and South Bihar. It was the first rail-cum-road bridge in independent India .The foundation stone for the rail-cum-road bridge between Mokama in Patna district and Simaria in Begusarai district was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India and inaugurated by Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and Shri Krishna Sinha, the first prime minister of India and first chief minister of Bihar respectively. It is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and carries a two lane road and a single line railway track.[8] It was opened in 1959.[9] A six-lane road bridge, carrying NH 31, parallel to the existing rail and road bridge, and a two line railway bridge are under construction[10] and expected to be completed in early 2024.
Nehru Setu
Nehru Setu (earlier referred to as the Upper Son Bridge), across the
Jay Prakash Setu (JP Setu)
Earlier, Rajendra Setu was the only bridge that carries railway tracks across the Ganges in the state of Bihar which was opened in 1959.[19][20][21] Initially sanctioned as a rail bridge, the Ganga Rail Bridge project was converted to a rail-cum-road bridge in 2006. Total cost of the project was put at ₹13,890 million, out of which ₹8,350 million was for the rail part, and ₹5,540 million was for the road part. It was expected to be completed in five years.[22] The 4,556 metres (14,948 ft) bridge is amongst the longer bridges in India.[23] The total length of construction, including approaches, is 20 km.[24] It is a K-truss bridge.[25][26]
Vikramshila Setu
Vikramshila Setu is a bridge across the Ganges, near Bhagalpur named after Vikramashila Mahavihara which was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820 AD). Vikramshila Setu is 3rd longest bridge in India and 118 rank in world longest bridge in world The 4.7-kilometre-long (2.9 mi) bridge serves as a link between
Shri Krishna Setu
Shri Krishna Setu ( Munger Ganga Bridge) is a rail-cum-road bridge under construction across the Ganges, at Munger. The bridge will connect Munger-Jamalpur twin cities to various districts of North Bihar. The 3.19-kilometre-long (1.98 mi) bridge costing Rs. 9,300 million is located 55 km downstream of the
Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Bridge
The Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Bridge currently under construction, will span the river
Aguani Ghat Bridge
This Cable Stayed Bridge connects Aguwani Ghat (Khagaria District) and Sultanganj (Bhagalpur District) by crossing river Ganga in the State of Bihar.
The Project length comprises approach road of 25 km and bridge having length of 3.160 km including Cable Stayed span of 550m (150m+250m+150m). After completion, the travelling distance between Mithilanchal and Kosi region would be reduced by 50 km and the distance between Munger and Khagaria would be reduced to 35 km which will result in reduction in overall travel time, reducing traffic congestion, providing smooth connectivity and an alternative route to Vikramshila Setu. The proposed bridge is located at a distance of around 200 km from Patna.
The project involves the construction of a 3.16 km four-lane bridge. It includes the construction of pedestrian ways, medians and supporting walls, the installation of lighting system, safety and security systems, and the laying of street lines.
On 10 March 2014 tenders for construction contract were issued, with a submission deadline of 4 April 2014. SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd has been appointed as construction contractor for the project. Rodic Consultants Pvt Ltd has been appointed as consultant and Cube Engitech Consultant Pvt Ltd as design consultant. Construction began on 9 March 2015 and are expected to be completed by November 2019.
On 4 June 2023 the Aguani Ghat experienced a bridge collapse while undergoing repairs. Nobody was reported injured.[32]
Aguwani Sultanganj Ganga Bridge
The Aguwani Sultanganj Ganga Bridge is an under-construction bridge over the
. On the June 4, 2023, the bridge collapsed for the second time. The first collapse happened on 29 April 2022. No casualties were reported in either incident.The bridge was being constructed by the Bihar State Road Construction Corporation (BSRCC). The cost of the project was estimated to be ₹1,717 crore (US$208 million).
The cause of the bridge collapses is still under investigation. However, some experts have suggested that the design of the bridge may have been flawed. Others have said that the construction may have been shoddy.[33]
The collapse of the Aguwani Sultanganj Ganga Bridge has raised concerns about the safety of other under-construction bridges in India. The Indian government has ordered a review of all such bridges.
This incident has also caused economic and social disruption. The bridge was supposed to help boost trade and tourism in the region, while its collapse has also made it more difficult for people to travel between Khagaria and Bhagalpur.
The government has said that it will rebuild the bridge. However, it is not clear when the bridge will be completed.[34]
Solutions
It is not that the government is not working in the direction, but the steps taken are still a fraction of what is needed. Bihar Government is planning to build two
See also
- List of longest bridges in the world
- List of longest bridges above water in India
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