Howrah Bridge is an iconic cantilever bridge in India that spans the Hooghly River, connecting the cities of Howrah and Kolkata (West Bengal). It is one of the busiest bridges in the world, serving as a crucial transport link for vehicles and pedestrians.
Key Facts About Howrah Bridge:
Official Name: Rabindra Setu (renamed in 1965 after the poet Rabindranath Tagore)
Construction: Built between 1936 and 1943, it was officially opened in 1943.
Design: Cantilever truss bridge (without nuts and bolts, only riveted joints).
Length: 705 meters (2,313 feet).
Width: 71 feet (21.6 meters).
Traffic: Over 100,000 vehicles and 150,000 pedestrians daily.
Material Used: 26,500 tons of high-tensile steel, mainly supplied by Tata Steel.
Interesting Facts:
One of the longest cantilever bridges in the world.
It was built to replace the older pontoon bridge.
The bridge was constructed during World War II and faced threats of bombing.
It is a significant cultural and historical landmark, featured in many films and literature.
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