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Khidderpore Bascule Bridge: West Bengal's Unique Movable Bridge Undergoing Rs 117 Crore Renovation
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Khidderpore Bascule Bridge: 117 Crore Makeover for State's Unique Lifting Bridge
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21-02-2026, 16:22
Khidderpore Bascule Bridge: 117 Crore Makeover for State's Unique Lifting Bridge
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Khidderpore Bascule Bridge, the state's only lifting bridge, is undergoing a 117.54 crore rupee renovation.
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Built in 1966 by an Austrian company, this 'double leaf rolling bridge' connects Kolkata and South 24 Parganas.
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The bridge's unique design allows it to split and lift for ship passage, serving for six decades.
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Renovation will cover the 1640-ton steel structure, hydraulic systems, and other machinery due to wear and tear.
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The Union Ministry of Shipping is providing 40 crore rupees under the 'Bharatmala' project; completion expected by May next year.
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