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Chenab Bridge: World’s highest steel railway-arch bridge

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Chenab Bridge: World’s highest steel railway-arch bridge

India’s world’s highest railway arch bridge is being built in Jammu and Kashmir. This bridge is almost ready. The construction of this bridge started about three years ago. This bridge is being built on the Chenab River. The Ministry of Railways and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal have shared a video giving information about some of the facts of this bridge. The iconic ‘Chenab Bridge’ is one of the major structures to be built in this section. This bridge, being built on the Chenab River, is at an elevation of 359 meters above the river level. It will connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. This railway line will also be helpful to the armed forces of the country for the region having strategic importance due to the two international borders.

The length of this bridge is 1,315 meters. It has a main arch span of 467 meters. This is the longest arch span of any broad-gauge line ever built. The bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Paris Eiffel Tower (324 meters) and about 5 times higher than the Qutub Minar.

The bridge is being built on the Richter scale to withstand earthquakes of magnitude 7 and above. The bridge will also stand in the wind at a speed of 266 kmph. No such bridge had been constructed in India before and hence no reference code or design was available for the construction of this huge structure. In such a situation, the architecture for this huge construction was created based on the experiences gained from similar projects all over the world and the opinions of experts from many reputed national and international agencies.

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When the construction activity was at its peak, around 3200 workers were working on the site of this bridge. The bridge can remain intact for 120 years. The bridge, after being built, will be a major achievement of the engineers of the Indian Railways and a unique example of their engineering. The Kashmir Valley is to be connected with the rest of India through the 272 km “Udhampur-Katra-Qazigund-Baramulla” (USBRL) national rail project line of the Indian railway network.

News Source: IndiaToday

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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