Launching of girders for construction of overbridge near Tiruchi Fort station gets under way
Construction crews have begun placing massive composite girders for a new overbridge near the Tiruchi Fort railway station in India. The project, which replaces a 150-year-old bridge, is expected to be completed by early next year.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades are critical for improving transportation safety and efficiency in densely populated urban areas.
Launching of girders for construction of overbridge near Tiruchi Fort station gets under way left A girder being lifted by a heavy capacity crane and placed over the abutment structure for the construction of an overbridge near the Tiruchi Fort station on Thursday. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/3g3mts/article71611556.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261022-WA0124.jpg left A massive girder placed above the abutment structure as part of construction of an overbridge near the Tiruchi Fort railway station on Thursday. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/co4n7y/article71611563.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261022-WA0119.jpg Railways plans to complete their portion of work by November; Tiruchi Corporation targets to complete the civil works either by December or by mid- January TIRUCHI Construction of the overbridge above the railway line near the Tiruchi Fort station has entered the crucial stage with the Southern Railway Construction Organisation launching the massive work of placing the huge composite girders over the abutment structures.
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