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Here's What Hyderabad's Magnificent Hanging Bridge, Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge, Looks Like
Hyderabad added a new landmark on Friday with the opening of 'extradosed' cable stayed bridge across Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hitec City, the information technology hub. Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge billed as the world's longest span concrete deck extradosed cable stayed bridge - It was thrown open for the public amid dazzling fireworks which lit up the skies. Here are some stunning images of Hyderabad new landmark hanging bridge:
Hyderabad added a new landmark on Friday with the opening of 'extradosed' cable stayed bridge across Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hitec City, the information technology hub. Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge billed as the world's longest span concrete deck extradosed cable stayed bridge - It was thrown open for the public amid dazzling fireworks which lit up the skies. Here are some stunning images of Hyderabad new landmark hanging bridge:
The Inauguration
Telangana's Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, K.T. Rama Rao, along with Union Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the bridge.
An Engineering Marvel
The 233.85-metre-long bridge, built at a cost of Rs 184 crore, will be an added recreational point and tourism attraction in the historic city of Hyderabad.
Another Jewel
K.T. Rama Rao described this bridge as a "another jewel" in the "city of pearls".
A Record
According to the GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) officials, the bridge has the world's longest precast segmental span - of 233.85 metre - in concrete, for a cable stayed bridge.
Cable Stayed Bridge
Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge portion is 435 m long, including the approaches at both ends, and 25.8 m wide with a total of 52 stay cables.
Construction Of The Iconic Structure
Officials say 4,800 metric tonnes of steel, 428 tonnes of high-tensile strand, 287 tonnes of stay-cables and 26,600 cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the iconic structure.
Made In India
According to Officials, everything was sourced from India, except for the cables that were procured from Germany.
New Tourist Attraction
A key feature of the structure is architectural lighting, which will add to the beauty of this attraction during holidays, festivals and special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day.
Different Themes Of Lighting
There will be 25 different themes of the multi-coloured lighting depending on the occasion.
Smooth Traffic Flow
This project has cut the distance between Jubilee Hills and Madhapur by two km and is expected to ensure smooth flow of traffic from Jubilee Hills towards MindSpace Junction and other parts of the IT district.
Hyderabad added a new landmark on Friday with the opening of 'extradosed' cable stayed bridge across Durgam Cheruvu lake in Hitec City, the information technology hub. Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge billed as the world's longest span concrete deck extradosed cable stayed bridge - It was thrown open for the public amid dazzling fireworks which lit up the skies. Here are some stunning images of Hyderabad new landmark hanging bridge: Read More
Telangana's Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, K.T. Rama Rao, along with Union Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the bridge. Read More
The 233.85-metre-long bridge, built at a cost of Rs 184 crore, will be an added recreational point and tourism attraction in the historic city of Hyderabad. Read More
K.T. Rama Rao described this bridge as a "another jewel" in the "city of pearls". Read More
According to the GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) officials, the bridge has the world's longest precast segmental span - of 233.85 metre - in concrete, for a cable stayed bridge. Read More
Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge portion is 435 m long, including the approaches at both ends, and 25.8 m wide with a total of 52 stay cables. Read More
Officials say 4,800 metric tonnes of steel, 428 tonnes of high-tensile strand, 287 tonnes of stay-cables and 26,600 cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the iconic structure. Read More
According to Officials, everything was sourced from India, except for the cables that were procured from Germany. Read More
A key feature of the structure is architectural lighting, which will add to the beauty of this attraction during holidays, festivals and special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day. Read More
There will be 25 different themes of the multi-coloured lighting depending on the occasion. Read More
This project has cut the distance between Jubilee Hills and Madhapur by two km and is expected to ensure smooth flow of traffic from Jubilee Hills towards MindSpace Junction and other parts of the IT district. Read More
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