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The Howrah Bridge, officially known as the Rabindra Setu, was commissioned in 1943. It replaced a pontoon bridge connecting the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata. On June 14, 1965. In 1862, George Turnbull, chief engineer of the East Indian Railway Company, proposed bridging the Hooghly River.
It combines suspension and truss arch designs. Its total length is 705 meters (2,313 feet), with a longest span of 1,500 feet (457 meters).
Unlike most bridges, the Howrah Bridge has no pillars supporting its suspension. It stands strong solely due to its unique design and engineering.
The Howrah Bridge handles approximately 100,000 vehicles and over 150,000 pedestrians every day, making it one of the busiest cantilever bridges globally.
During World War II, the Howrah Bridge played a crucial role as a strategic transportation link. It witnessed historical events and continues to be an architectural marvel.
At the time of its construction, the Howrah Bridge was the third-longest…