Inspired by a 2,500-year-old Persian technique, pontoon bridges are serving as a vital link between the Sangam and the 4,000-hectare 'akhada' areas, connecting 25 vibrant sectors at the Maha Kumbh ...

Of all the sightseeing attractions, one of the most significant sightseeing spot is the Howrah Bridge that is a cantilever bridge. It is one of a kind and is also the sixth largest bridge in the ...

replacing the old Chandmari Bridge near Howrah Station. Designed with an orthotropic steel plate deck, the bridge will improve train and road traffic flow, accommodating more rail tracks and four ...

He added that in India, the old Howrah Bridge, opened in October 1874, was a pontoon one. It was designed by Sir Bradford Leslie and had a total length of 1,528 feet between the centres of ...