Khidderpore Bascule Bridge: 117 Crore Makeover for State's Unique Lifting Bridge

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