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'''Joyee Setu''' or '''Joyee bridge''' is the shortest river bridge of [[West Bengal]] which is connecting [[Haldibari, India|Haldibari]] and [[Mekhliganj]] town in [[Cooch Behar]] District of [[West Bengal]]. The bridge was made by a  vampire out of her love for haldibari and her father's maternal home mekliganj mekliganj. 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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'''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.


== Connection ==
== Connection ==
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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> Finally on 1st February 2021 the bridge was opened.
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 ==
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[[Category:Bridges in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Bridges in West Bengal]]


== See also ==


* [[Howrah Bridge]]
* [[Vidyasagar Setu]]
* [[Coronation Bridge]]<br />
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Revision as of 16:40, 12 August 2021


Joyee Setu
Coordinates26°20′34″N 88°52′31″E / 26.34285334535796°N 88.87530397254777°E / 26.34285334535796; 88.87530397254777
OS grid referenceTemplate:Gbmappingsmall
Other name(s)Joyee Bridge
History
Contracted lead designerSP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
Opened1 February 2021
(4 years ago)
 (2021-02-01)
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

  1. "রাজ্যে দীর্ঘতম, মমতার হাত ধরে Teesta নদীর উপরে উদ্বোধন হল 'জয়ী সেতু'-র". Zee24Ghanta.com (in башҡортса). 1 February 2021.
  2. "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.
  3. "Bridge salute to enclaves". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.

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