Mamata Lays Foundation for 1670 Cr Gangasagar Bridge; 4-Lane Marvel Over Muriganga

• CM Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for the 1670 crore Gangasagar Bridge over Muriganga on Sagar Island.
• The 4.75 km long bridge will be an 'Extra-Dosed Cable-Stayed Bridge' with four lanes, including footpaths.
• M/s Larsen & Toubro Limited is constructing the bridge, with 80% land acquisition complete.
• IIT Guwahati conducted seismic tests, and IIT Kanpur performed wind tunnel tests due to the area's natural challenges.
• RITES prepared the world-class DPR, including extensive soil testing and hydraulic studies for coastal conditions.

Why It Matters: Historic 1670 Cr Gangasagar Bridge project begins, promising world-class, resilient connectivity.