Bow string steel bridge near Tiruchi Junction to be moved into position soon
Construction of a new bow string steel bridge near the Tiruchi Railway Junction is progressing, with the structure expected to be moved into position by mid-August. The project is a joint effort between the Railways and the State Highways Department to improve local connectivity.
Why it matters
The bridge is a critical infrastructure project intended to alleviate traffic congestion and improve transit links between major city hubs.
A bow string steel bridge would soon be moved into position, marking a significant progress in the construction of the new overbridge near the Railway Junction in Tiruchi.
Work on the fabrication and assembly of the steel bridge on site has been completed and the pre-fabricated structure is expected to be “launched” by around August 20.
The project is executed jointly by the Railways and the State Highways Department. While the Southern Railway Construction Organisation is building the bridge above the busy Tiruchi-Madurai line, the Highways Department has taken up construction of the approaches at a cost of about ₹16 crore. The bridge would provide a vital link between the Central Bus Stand/Railway Junction and Mannarpuram, leading towards the highways around the city.
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