Himalaya Bridge reconstruction may start from May end
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Himalaya Bridge reconstruction may start from May end

The reconstruction of the Himalaya Bridge at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is expected to start by the end of this month.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will spend around Rs 6.3 crore for constructing a brand new steel foot over bridge (FOB) at the site of the Himalaya bridge that crashed in March 2019. The bridge will take 15 months to complete, and the BMC is expecting work to begin by the end of May or beginning of June.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finalised a contractor, and a proposal will be tabled before the standing committee for final approval on Wednesday.

According to the proposal, while the expenditure for the bridge’s reconstruction is Rs 5.53 crore, the entire project cost, which also includes various taxes, is Rs 7.5 crore. The contract has been awarded to Pinaki Engineers and Developers.

The 28.5 m long and 4.4 m wide new bridge will be made of cement concrete upon a steel structure.

In March 2019, six people had died and 31 injured after the bridge, which used to connect CSMT over Dr D N Road to Azad Maidan police station, collapsed during the evening peak hour rush.

After the collapse, the BMC’s roads and traffic department had conducted a study to decide whether to reconstruct the bridge or build a subway. After the department suggested a bridge, the BMC prepared a plan for a new bridge with the help of a consultant.

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Also read: BMC issues tender for Himalaya bridge reconstruction

The reconstruction of the Himalaya Bridge at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is expected to start by the end of this month. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will spend around Rs 6.3 crore for constructing a brand new steel foot over bridge (FOB) at the site of the Himalaya bridge that crashed in March 2019. The bridge will take 15 months to complete, and the BMC is expecting work to begin by the end of May or beginning of June. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finalised a contractor, and a proposal will be tabled before the standing committee for final approval on Wednesday. According to the proposal, while the expenditure for the bridge’s reconstruction is Rs 5.53 crore, the entire project cost, which also includes various taxes, is Rs 7.5 crore. The contract has been awarded to Pinaki Engineers and Developers. The 28.5 m long and 4.4 m wide new bridge will be made of cement concrete upon a steel structure. In March 2019, six people had died and 31 injured after the bridge, which used to connect CSMT over Dr D N Road to Azad Maidan police station, collapsed during the evening peak hour rush. After the collapse, the BMC’s roads and traffic department had conducted a study to decide whether to reconstruct the bridge or build a subway. After the department suggested a bridge, the BMC prepared a plan for a new bridge with the help of a consultant. Image Source Also read: BMC issues tender for Himalaya bridge reconstruction

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