IIT Roorkee Experts Audit Four Permanent Bridges Built for Haridwar's Ardh Kumbh
A team led by IIT Roorkee Professor Sanjay inspected four permanent bridges under construction in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area, checking safety, strength and construction quality ahead of the Ardh Kumbh.
Current Summary
A team of technical experts led by IIT Roorkee Professor Sanjay conducted on-site inspections on Wednesday of four permanent bridges under construction in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area, as part of a multi-level quality monitoring system set up by the Mela administration under Mela officer Sonika. The team inspected a double-lane bridge over the Sukhi river on the Kharkhari route, a 60-metre bow-string steel girder double-lane bridge connecting Dakshadweep and Bairagi Camp on the Mayapur Escape Channel, and a 60-metre prestressed RCC bridge over the Pathri Rau river on the Jwalapur-Shivalik Nagar motorway. The experts examined construction technology, progress, and compliance with prescribed technical standards and safety provisions. The bridges are intended to improve Haridwar's traffic system and ensure safe movement of pilgrims during the Ardh Kumbh Mela.
What We Know
- IIT Roorkee experts led by Professor Sanjay inspected four permanent bridges in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area on Wednesday
- Bridges inspected: a double-lane bridge over the Sukhi river on the Kharkhari route; a 60-metre bow-string steel girder bridge linking Dakshadweep and Bairagi Camp; and a 60-metre prestressed RCC bridge over the Pathri Rau river
- The Mela administration, under Mela officer Sonika, has set up a multi-level quality monitoring system for the construction
- Inspections covered construction technology, progress and compliance with safety and technical standards
What Is Still Unclear
- Results or findings of the quality audits
- Expected completion dates for the bridges
- Name of the fourth bridge inspected beyond the three described in detail
What Changed
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Background
Haridwar is preparing infrastructure, including permanent bridges, ahead of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela to manage pilgrim traffic and crowd movement.