Gadkari to Unveil India’s First Curved Cable-Stayed Bridge in Goa
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Gadkari to Unveil India’s First Curved Cable-Stayed Bridge in Goa

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to inaugurate India’s first curved cable-stayed bridge on Tuesday, a Goa government official announced. The landmark bridge, featuring a unique curvature radius of 180 degrees, connects Sada to Varunapuri and Goa International Airport. In addition to the bridge inauguration, Gadkari will lay the foundation stones for four highway expansion projects worth Rs 25 billion, the official added. The projects are aimed at boosting connectivity and infrastructure development in the region. (HT)

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to inaugurate India’s first curved cable-stayed bridge on Tuesday, a Goa government official announced. The landmark bridge, featuring a unique curvature radius of 180 degrees, connects Sada to Varunapuri and Goa International Airport. In addition to the bridge inauguration, Gadkari will lay the foundation stones for four highway expansion projects worth Rs 25 billion, the official added. The projects are aimed at boosting connectivity and infrastructure development in the region. (HT)

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