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{{Short description| | {{Short description|River 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}}}} | {{Infobox bridge|coordinates={{Coord|26.34285334535796|88.87530397254777|format=dms}}|carries=Road Vehicle|crosses=Teesta River|other_name=Joyee Bridge|owner=Public Works Department , Government of West Bengal|material=RCC|length=4.8 km|contracted_designer=SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.|opened={{Start date and age|2021|2|1|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}|toll=None}} | ||
'''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 | '''Joyee Setu''' or '''Joyee bridge''' is the longest road river bridge of [[West Bengal]] which is connecting [[Haldibari, India|Haldibari]] and [[Mekhliganj]] town of Mekhliganj Sub-division in [[Cooch Behar]] District of [[West Bengal]]. The bridge was opened on 1 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=bn |date=1 February 2021}}</ref> The bridge is about 4.8 km long built on the [[Teesta river]]. Currently, 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> 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]]. | The Executing Authority of Joyee Setu was The Executive Engineer of Teesta Bridge construction Division Public Works Department.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]]. | ||
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