Rs 14.50 Bn Proposal Sent for Salori-Hetapatti Four-Lane Bridge

The survey for a proposed four-lane bridge connecting Salori to Hetapatti over the Ganga has been completed and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been This allocation will cover the cost of building approximately finalized. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 14.50 billion, with Rs 9.0 billion allocated for construction by the UP State Bridge Corporation and Rs 5.50 billion.

Irrigation Department. The need for a new bridge has become increasingly urgent due to frequent breakdowns of the existing bridge and the anticipated heavy traffic during Mahakumbh 2025. The land acquisition proposal has already been prepared, with a significant portion of the required land owned by farmers and the army.

Earmarked for land acquisition by the The Uttar Pradesh government has submitted a proposal worth Rs 14.50 billion for the construction of a four-lane bridge over the Ganga River, connecting Salori and Hetapatti in the Prayagraj district. This project, which aims to enhance connectivity in the region, is part of a broader initiative to.

1. Land Acquisition: Rs 5.5 billion – This will be used for acquiring the necessary land for the bridge’s construction, including compensation for farmers and the military, who currently own the land along the proposed route The proposal has been forwarded to the Public Works 3 kilometers across the Ganga River and ease Department (PWD) headquarters for approval. Once approved, the project will be one most.

Key Features of the Proposed Bridge

• Bridge Structure: The proposed four-lane bridge will be around 3 kilometers long and will the four-lane bridge, which is expected to span significant infrastructural developments in the region. cross the Ganga River in a north-south direction. The bridge will be constructed using 40-meter deep pile foundations, solid circular piers with a diameter of 300 cm, and a segmental box girder superstructure with a four-lane.
• Flood Control and Safety: In addition to the bridge, a safety embankment will be built from the Salori side to the bridge’s starting point. This embankment is expected to provide relief to the residents living near the Ganga River, who suffer from annual flooding capacity. To ensure the safety of travelers, the bridge will also feature a pedestrian pathway and RCC.
• Connectivity: The bridge will connect important local roads, including the Prayagraj-Jaunpur crash barriers. Road, via Salori and Hetapatti. It will also link with the nearby IERT and Mazar Railway Over Bridges (ROBs), further improving transportation options for the region. The Salori-Hetapatti bridge will play a pivotal role in reducing travel time between Prayagraj.
• Reduced Travel Time: The new bridge will cut down travel time between key destinations, making transportation more efficient for both commuters and goods and the surrounding areas. This is expected to significantly boost trade, tourism, and local development The improved connectivity will promote business and tourism, contributing to the economic.
• Economic Growth:
• Support for Kumbh Mela 2025: With the massive influx of devotees expected during the Kumbh Mela in 2025, the bridge will be vital in managing increased traffic and ensuring smooth transportation to the religious site development of the region Approximately 2.5 million people are expected to benefit directly or indirectly from project, through improved.

Land Acquisition and Approval Process

Land acquisition is one of the major challenges for the project. The majority of the land required for the construction is currently under the control of farmers and the military. For the Salori side, the project will need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Defence, as the land is under the control of the armed.

• Group Media Publication

1. Construction, Infrastructure and Mining   
2. General News Platforms – IHTLive.com
3. Entertainment News Platforms – https://anyflix.in/