Gandhi Setu Bridge
Mahatma Gandhi Bridge connecting Patna and Hazipur has suffered distresses such as loss of pre-stressing force over time and consequent failure of Central Hinge Bearings and expansion joints. The design of the bridge components conformed with the standards and technology prevailing at that time, which has not proved successful today. Other bridges constructed with same technology have also given problem.
As per the assessment report, the losses occurred in the pre-stressing force has caused excessive deflection in most of the spans. Damages in Central Hinge Bearings and expansion joints have also been observed.
The work of repair and rehabilitation was taken up after the distresses in the bridge were noticed. The provisions and methodology were adopted on the basis of suggestions made by the expert and consultant. The bridge has been entrusted to NHAI on 28.09.2011. NHAI has appointed consultant for suggesting permanent rehabilitation measures for the bridge on BOT (Toll) basis. The consultants have submitted their preliminary report recently.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Sanjaykumar/kd
(Release ID :81476)