Technological wonder Nivedita Setu

left nivedita setu , right vivekananda setu

vivekananda setu had become weak result of ageing , heavy traffic repairs became difficult. there need second bridge.

the main challenge design , construct new bridge did not mar view of old vivekananda setu, did not dwarf historically important dakshineswar kali temple located within visible distance, , carry substantially higher levels of fast traffic around half century.

the bridge rests on deep-well foundations going down river bed level. carries 6 lanes high speed traffic. carriageway supported 254 pre-stressed concrete girders. cables 14m high pylons extend additional support.

nivedita setu first bridge in country single profile cable-stayed bridge. design, height of columns lower tip of dakshineswar temple.