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It is still popularly known as the Howrah Bridge. The bridge is one of four on the Hooghly River and is a famous symbol of Kolkata and West Bengal. The other bridges are the Vidyasagar Setu (popularly called the Second Hooghly Bridge), the Vivekananda Setu and the relatively new Nivedita Setu.
Aug 17, 2023 · Learn about the construction, features and significance of Howrah Bridge, one of the world's busiest cantilever bridges over the Hooghly River in Kolkata. Discover how it connects the city's historic and modern areas and why it is an engineering marvel and a symbol of India's architecture.
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Learn about the iconic Howrah Bridge, the world's sixth longest suspended span cantilever bridge and the gateway to Kolkata. Discover its history, architecture, construction, significance and more.
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Howrah Bridge is a huge steel bridge over the Hooghly River that connects Howrah and Kolkata. It is one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world and carries 100,000 vehicles and pedestrians daily.
Feb 3, 2023 · Learn how Howrah Bridge, the iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, was built in the face of World War II and earthquakes. Discover the role of Tata Steel, the design challenges and the significance of this landmark structure.
Learn how the Howrah Bridge, connecting Kolkata and Howrah across the Hooghly River, was planned, constructed, and opened in 1943. Discover the challenges, delays, and innovations involved in building this iconic landmark of Bengal.
Feb 3, 2023 · February 3, 2023 marks 80 years since the inauguration of Kolkata’s iconic Rabindra Setu, known popularly as the Howrah Bridge. Connecting the railway terminus and suburb of Howrah on one side...
