Mumbai: The Transportation Infrastructure business vertical of L&T has won a significant order for an arterial Cable-Stayed Bridge over the Muri Ganga River in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
L&T’s scope involves construction of 2+2 lane 3.2 km Extradosed Cable-Stayed Bridge with a maximum span of 177m, along with 0.9 km approach road on Kakdwip Side and 0.65 km approach road on Sagar Island side. The bridge will be equipped with Advanced Traffic Management Systems, Bridge Health Monitoring System, Architectural Bridge Lighting and Hybrid Street Lighting, along with all essential road furniture.
This bridge to Sagar Island holds immense significance, as it will provide direct, all-weather connectivity to the Island, which currently depends on ferry services that are often disrupted during adverse weather conditions. It will benefit over two lakh residents of Sagar Island by improving mobility, healthcare accessibility and economic prospects.
Additionally, it will boost pilgrimage by ensuring safe and convenient travel for millions of devotees, from across India, to the annual Ganga Sagar Mela, the second-largest religious congregation after the Kumbh Mela.
Beyond its social benefits, the bridge is poised to drive substantial economic growth by fostering trade, tourism and local business, thereby transforming the socio-economic landscape of the Island.
Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.
