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Railways to Build Four New Bridges

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-03T10:09:35.484301+05:30

- **Railways** will construct four bridges on **Birupa**, **Mahanadi**, **Kathajodi**, and **Kuakhai** rivers in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. - The project is part of the 22km-long **Nergundi-Barang** section, costing around **Rs 1,000 crore**. - The new **Mahanadi rail bridge** will be 2.1km long, enhancing capacity and reliability. - This project is crucial for improving connectivity and boosting the region’s economy. - The first Mahanadi rail bridge, completed in 1899, was an engineering marvel of its time.

Railways will construct four bridges on Birupa, Mahanadi, Kathajodi, and Kuakhai rivers in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
The project is part of the 22km-long Nergundi-Barang section, costing around Rs 1,000 crore.
The new Mahanadi rail bridge will be 2.1km long, enhancing capacity and reliability.
This project is crucial for improving connectivity and boosting the region’s economy.
The first Mahanadi rail bridge, completed in 1899, was an engineering marvel of its time.