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'''Joyee Setu''' or '''Joyee bridge''' is the | {{Short description|Bridge in West Bengal, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox bridge|coordinates={{Coord|26.34285334535796|88.87530397254777|format=dms}}|other_name=Joyee Bridge|contracted_designer=SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.|opened={{Start date and age|2021|2|1|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}}} | |||
'''Joyee Setu''' or '''Joyee bridge''' is the longest river bridge of [[West Bengal]] which is connecting [[Haldibari, India|Haldibari]] and [[Mekhliganj]] town in [[Cooch Behar]] District of [[West Bengal]]. The bridge was launched on 1st February 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=রাজ্যে দীর্ঘতম, মমতার হাত ধরে Teesta নদীর উপরে উদ্বোধন হল 'জয়ী সেতু'-র |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/state/west-bengals-longest-river-bridge-on-teesta-innagurated-by-mamata-banerjee_366424.html |website=Zee24Ghanta.com |language=ba |date=1 February 2021}}</ref> The bridge is about 2.709 km (1.6832 Miles) long built on the [[Teesta river]]. Presently it is the longest river bridge of West Bengal. By the opening of this bridge, now the distance between Haldibari and [[Mekhliganj]] has reduced to 15 km, previously it was 70 km. | |||
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== Foundation & Construction == | == Foundation & Construction == | ||
The bridge was constructed by SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Long Span High Level Road Bridge across Teesta River near Haldibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal {{!}} SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. |url=http://spsingla.com/?projects=long-span-high-level-road-bridge-over-river-teesta-near-haldibari-coochbehar-west-bengal |website=SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd |access-date=2 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In August 2015, Chief Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] has laid the foundation of the bridge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bridge salute to enclaves |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/bridge-salute-to-enclaves/cid/1523411 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> | The bridge was constructed by SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Long Span High Level Road Bridge across Teesta River near Haldibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal {{!}} SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. |url=http://spsingla.com/?projects=long-span-high-level-road-bridge-over-river-teesta-near-haldibari-coochbehar-west-bengal |website=SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd |access-date=2 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In August 2015, Chief Minister [[Mamata Banerjee]] has laid the foundation of the bridge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bridge salute to enclaves |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/bridge-salute-to-enclaves/cid/1523411 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> On 1st February 2021 the bridge was opened. The bridge was constructed and maintained by [[Department of Public Works (West Bengal)|State Public Works Department]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Bridges in West Bengal]] | [[Category:Bridges in West Bengal]] | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[Howrah Bridge]] | |||
* [[Vidyasagar Setu]] | |||
* [[Coronation Bridge]]<br /> | |||
{{India-bridge-struct-stub}} | {{India-bridge-struct-stub}} |
Revision as of 16:40, 12 August 2021
Joyee Setu | |
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Coordinates | 26°20′34″N 88°52′31″E / 26.34285334535796°N 88.87530397254777°E |
OS grid reference | Template:Gbmappingsmall |
Other name(s) | Joyee Bridge |
History | |
Contracted lead designer | SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. |
Opened | 1 February 2021 |
Location | |
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Joyee Setu or Joyee bridge is the longest river bridge of West Bengal which is connecting Haldibari and Mekhliganj town in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal. The bridge was launched on 1st February 2021.[1] The bridge is about 2.709 km (1.6832 Miles) long built on the Teesta river. Presently it is the longest river bridge of West Bengal. By the opening of this bridge, now the distance between Haldibari and Mekhliganj has reduced to 15 km, previously it was 70 km.
Connection
The bridge is connecting the Jalpaiguri town to Haldibari and Mekhliganj town.
Foundation & Construction
The bridge was constructed by SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.[2] In August 2015, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has laid the foundation of the bridge.[3] On 1st February 2021 the bridge was opened. The bridge was constructed and maintained by State Public Works Department.
References
- ↑ "রাজ্যে দীর্ঘতম, মমতার হাত ধরে Teesta নদীর উপরে উদ্বোধন হল 'জয়ী সেতু'-র". Zee24Ghanta.com (in башҡортса). 1 February 2021.
- ↑ "Long Span High Level Road Bridge across Teesta River near Haldibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal | SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd". SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "Bridge salute to enclaves". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.