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{{Short description|Bridge in Bihar, India}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}} | {{Short description|Bridge in Bihar, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox Bridge | {{Infobox Bridge | ||
|bridge_name | | bridge_name = Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge | ||
|image | | image =[[File:kacchi.jpg|200px]] | ||
|caption | | caption = | ||
|official_name = | | official_name = | ||
|carries | | carries = 6 lanes of [[roadway]] and pedestrian pathways | ||
|crosses | | crosses = [[Ganges|Ganga River]] | ||
|locale | | locale = [[Patna]]–[[Hajipur]], [[Bihar]], [[India]] | ||
|maint | | maint = [[Bihar State Road Development Corporation]] (BSRDC) | ||
|id | | builder = [[Larsen and Toubro|L&T Construction]]–[[Daewoo E&C]] ([[Joint Venture]]) | ||
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|design | | designer = | ||
|material | | design = | ||
|spans | | material = | ||
|pierswater | | spans = | ||
|mainspan | | pierswater = | ||
|length | | mainspan = | ||
|width | | length = {{convert|9.76|km|abbr=on}} | ||
|height | | width = <!--{{convert|?|m|abbr=on}}--> | ||
|load | | height = | ||
|clearance | | load = | ||
|below | | clearance = | ||
|traffic | | below = | ||
|begin | | traffic = | ||
|complete | | begin = 31 June 2017 | ||
|open | | complete = August 2025 (expected) | ||
|closed | | open = 23 June 2025 | ||
|toll | | closed = | ||
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|map_text | | map_image = | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|25.596571|85.310469|type:landmark_region:IN_dim:5000|display=inline,title}} | |||
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The '''Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge''' ({{ | |||
The '''Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge''' ({{langx|hi|कच्ची दरगाह-बिदुपुर सेतु}}), span the river [[Ganges]], connecting Kacchi Dargah near Deedarganj in [[Patna]] with [[Bidupur]] near Hajipur in [[Vaishali district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120426/jsp/bihar/story_15420512.jsp#.VyiRTvl97IV|title=Ganga bridge bonanza New projects to ease travel hassle|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602132643/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120426/jsp/bihar/story_15420512.jsp#.VyiRTvl97IV|archivedate=2 June 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> This bridge provides an easy roadway link between the northern and southern parts of Bihar and will connect two major national highways, linking [[National Highway 31 (India)|NH 31]] to [[National Highway 122B (India)|NH 122B]]. It is presently the second [[List of longest bridges above water in India|longest bridge above water]] in India. | |||
==The project== | ==The project== | ||
Chief minister [[Nitish Kumar]] | Chief minister [[Nitish Kumar]] laid the foundation stone of the {{convert|9.76|km||abbr=on|adj=mid|-long}} bridge in August, 2015. Upon completion in July 2025, the bridge will reduce the load on [[Mahatma Gandhi Setu]] and will also reduce the traffic in the capital city of [[Patna]]. The concrete-laying in a well foundation starting on 19 July 2017 on the [[Raghopur, Vaishali|Raghopur]] side.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170720/jsp/bihar/story_162805.jsp|title=Key bridge gets concrete shape|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314043047/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170720/jsp/bihar/story_162805.jsp|archivedate=14 March 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 67 well foundations would be constructed in Ganga while total 20 well foundations will be laid in 'Diyara' area of both sides of Ganga. A JV of Daewoo E&C from Korea with Indian homegrown major L&T Construction is executing the Rs 3,115 crore bridge project which will be the longest bridge in India. | ||
A bridge has been planned across the Ganges to connect [[Arrah]] and [[Chhapra]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101230/jsp/bihar/story_13369018.jsp |title=Ganga link to connect Ara & Chhapra |publisher=The Telegraph, 30 December 2010 |accessdate=2011-07-06 |location=Calcutta, India |first=Rakesh K. |last=Singh |date=2010-12-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520070513/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101230/jsp/bihar/story_13369018.jsp |archivedate=20 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> A road bridge parallel to the existing rail and road bridge, Rajendra Setu, has also been planned.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110408/jsp/bihar/story_13823833.jsp|title=Four-lane connector over Sone, Ganga|publisher=The Telegraph, 8 April 2011|accessdate=2011-07-06|location=Calcutta, India|date=2011-04-08|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626045202/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110408/jsp/bihar/story_13823833.jsp|archivedate=26 June 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The bridge will also require construction of {{convert|13.24|km||abbr=on}} of approach roads on both ends of the bridge. | |||
==Construction== | |||
The construction work of Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge has been divided into 3 Phases. | |||
Phase-1 is Kacchi Dargah on [[National Highway 31 (India)|NH-31]] to [[Raghopur, Vaishali|Raghopur Diyara]], which was inaugurated by [[Nitish Kumar]] and traffic on bridge was opened to public on 23 June 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patrika.com/patna-news/kacchi-dargah-bidupur-bridge-inaugurate-raghopur-to-patna-gandhi-setu-six-lane-bridge-19691386 |title=Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Bridge: 6 लेन पुल का पहला फेज बनकर तैयार, 5 मिनट में पूरी होगी अब राघोपुर से पटना की दूरी |work=Rajasthan Patrika |date=23 June 2025 }}</ref> | |||
Phase-2 is Bidupur on [[Hajipur]]-[[Mahnar]] highway (NH-122B) to [[Chaksikandar]] on NH-322 is under construction. | |||
Phase-3 is [[Raghopur, Vaishali|Raghopur Diyara]] to Bidupur on [[Hajipur]]-[[Mahnar]] highway ([[National Highway 122B (India)|NH-122B]]) is under construction. | |||
== | ==Structures== | ||
*6 Major | *6 Major junctions | ||
*1 Grade | *1 Grade separator | ||
*4 Two lane loops | *4 Two lane loops | ||
*8 Ramps | *8 Ramps | ||
*2 | *2 Flyovers | ||
*6 | *6 Viaducts | ||
*2 | *2 Rotaries | ||
*3 Bus | *3 Bus stops | ||
*1 | *1 Museum | ||
==Highlight== | ==Highlight== | ||
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*The bridge will be a major connecting bridge between North and South Bihar | *The bridge will be a major connecting bridge between North and South Bihar | ||
*The work of external ring road of Patna | *The work of external ring road of Patna | ||
*It will connect | *It will connect National Highway 31 and 322 | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kacchi Dargah - Bidupur bridge}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kacchi Dargah - Bidupur bridge}} | ||
[[Category:Extradosed bridges in India]] | [[Category:Extradosed bridges in India]] | ||
[[Category:Bridges over the Ganges]] | [[Category:Bridges over the Ganges]] | ||
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[[Category:Vaishali district]] | [[Category:Vaishali district]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Patna]] | [[Category:Transport in Patna]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Hajipur]] | |||
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| Coordinates | 25°35′48″N 85°18′38″E / 25.596571°N 85.310469°E |
| OS grid reference | Template:Gbmappingsmall |
| Carries | 6 lanes of roadway and pedestrian pathways |
| Crosses | Ganga River |
| Locale | Patna–Hajipur, Bihar, India |
| Maintained by | Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 9.76 km (6.06 mi) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | L&T Construction–Daewoo E&C (Joint Venture) |
| Construction start | 31 June 2017 |
| Construction end | August 2025 (expected) |
| Opened | 23 June 2025 |
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The Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), span the river Ganges, connecting Kacchi Dargah near Deedarganj in Patna with Bidupur near Hajipur in Vaishali district in the Indian state of Bihar.[1] This bridge provides an easy roadway link between the northern and southern parts of Bihar and will connect two major national highways, linking NH 31 to NH 122B. It is presently the second longest bridge above water in India.
The project[edit | edit source]
Chief minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the 9.76 km-long (6.06 mi) bridge in August, 2015. Upon completion in July 2025, the bridge will reduce the load on Mahatma Gandhi Setu and will also reduce the traffic in the capital city of Patna. The concrete-laying in a well foundation starting on 19 July 2017 on the Raghopur side.[2] 67 well foundations would be constructed in Ganga while total 20 well foundations will be laid in 'Diyara' area of both sides of Ganga. A JV of Daewoo E&C from Korea with Indian homegrown major L&T Construction is executing the Rs 3,115 crore bridge project which will be the longest bridge in India.
A bridge has been planned across the Ganges to connect Arrah and Chhapra.[3] A road bridge parallel to the existing rail and road bridge, Rajendra Setu, has also been planned.[4] The bridge will also require construction of 13.24 km (8.23 mi) of approach roads on both ends of the bridge.
Construction[edit | edit source]
The construction work of Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge has been divided into 3 Phases.
Phase-1 is Kacchi Dargah on NH-31 to Raghopur Diyara, which was inaugurated by Nitish Kumar and traffic on bridge was opened to public on 23 June 2025.[5]
Phase-2 is Bidupur on Hajipur-Mahnar highway (NH-122B) to Chaksikandar on NH-322 is under construction.
Phase-3 is Raghopur Diyara to Bidupur on Hajipur-Mahnar highway (NH-122B) is under construction.
Structures[edit | edit source]
- 6 Major junctions
- 1 Grade separator
- 4 Two lane loops
- 8 Ramps
- 2 Flyovers
- 6 Viaducts
- 2 Rotaries
- 3 Bus stops
- 1 Museum
Highlight[edit | edit source]
- First bridge of Bihar to be a 6 lane extradosed bridge
- Longest bridge of India on river
- Six lane highspeed corridor
- All span navigational
Advantages[edit | edit source]
- The bridge will be a major connecting bridge between North and South Bihar
- The work of external ring road of Patna
- It will connect National Highway 31 and 322
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ganga bridge bonanza New projects to ease travel hassle". Archived from the original on 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Key bridge gets concrete shape". Archived from the original on 14 March 2018.
- ↑ Singh, Rakesh K. (30 December 2010). "Ganga link to connect Ara & Chhapra". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph, 30 December 2010. Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ "Four-lane connector over Sone, Ganga". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph, 8 April 2011. 8 April 2011. Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ "Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Bridge: 6 लेन पुल का पहला फेज बनकर तैयार, 5 मिनट में पूरी होगी अब राघोपुर से पटना की दूरी". Rajasthan Patrika. 23 June 2025.