Civil construction will cost Rs.2,233.81cr, says Ministry
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved construction of Rs.3,064.45 crore 4,556 m long, 6-Lane High Level/Extra Dosed Cable stayed Bridge across River Ganga (Parallel to Western Side of Existing Digha-Sonepur Rail-Cum Road Bridge).
The bridge will have approaches on both sides in the Districts of Patna and Saran (NH-139W) in Bihar.
It will be built on EPC mode. The civil construction will cost Rs.2,233.81 crore, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 27 Dec 2023.
Latest technology like 5D-Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS) will be used, said the Ministry.
Monthly drone mapping will be done to ensure quality of construction and operations.
The work is to be completed in 42 months from the appointed date.
The Bridge will connect two Districts namely Patna at Digha on South side and Saran on North Side across River Ganga. Fiinews.com
