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Apr 10 (09:01) India's First Vertical-Lift Bridge Faces Challenges During Construction
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Pamban bridge: India’s first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces ‘curve’ test

The construction of India's first vertical-lift bridge connecting the mainland to Rameswaram island is facing a challenge due to a sharp curve in the bridge's design. The 550-ton lift span, manufactured in parts and assembled at the coast, is being moved into position. The process is slow due to the curve...
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but is expected to be completed by the end of May. Once installed, the lift span, capable of rising 17 meters to allow ship passage, will be operational within a month, ensuring train services resume by June 30. The new bridge, built parallel to the old one, is expected to improve train speeds and traffic between the mainland and the island.

India ka pehla vertical-lift bridge, mainland se Rameswaram island ko connect karta hai, ek sharp curve ki wajah se chalane mein dikkat aa rahi hai. RVNL, yeh 2.08-km lamba bridge bana raha hai, 550 tonne ka lift span, jo 72.5-m lamba aur 16-m chauda hai, Rameshwaram se 450 m samundar mein...
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fix kiya ja raha hai. Is lift span ko move karne mein kaafi dikkat aa rahi hai kyunki bridge mein 2.65 degree ka curve hai. RVNL ke ek senior official ne bataya ki May tak isko fix kar diya jayega aur June 30 tak train service start ho jayegi. Yeh bridge, purane bridge ke parallel bana hai, aur train ki speed aur mainland aur island ke beech traffic ko badhayega.
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