Construction of new Majerhat bridge to begin by mid-January
Finance department has sanctioned Rs 170 crore for construction of the new Majerhat Bridge that will be similar in type to Vidyasagar Setu, a cable-stayed bridge
Finance department has sanctioned Rs 170 crore for construction of the new Majerhat Bridge that will be similar in type to Vidyasagar Setu, a cable-stayed bridge
Crowded and busy Sealdah flyover may collapse anytime, international agencies AECOM and STUPS, engaged by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, have said in their assessment report; Sealdah, Ultadanga and Chingrighata flyovers have been recommended for an immediate thorough health study and necessary repairs on a priority basis
The seven bridges are out of the 20 that the PWD has classified as "distressed" structures
Concerns have been raised from different sections regarding the possibility of shortage of essential commodities due to blanket ban on good vehicles in some parts of the city
The four bridges are Bijan Setu, Tollygunge Circular Setu, Arabinda Setu and Belgachi bridge; the state government has also issued a notification banning movement of 20-wheelers throughout the state
Death toll touches three, blame game continues over reasons leading to the tragedy.
The collapse has brought into question a repair job that was carried out on the same bridge last month
