The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Central Government approved the construction of the iconic bridge over the Krishna River between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
On the 13th of October, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road, Building and Transport in India, announced that the Centre would sanction Rs. 1,082.56 crores for the construction of the bridge. Taking to Twitter, Mr, Nitin Gadkari said, “Bringing Prosperity Through World Class Infrastructure in New India. Iconic cable-stayed cum suspension bridge across Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been approved at a total cost of Rs 1082.56 Cr with a construction period of 30 months. #PragatiKaHighway.” He further added “It would have several unique features like the longest glass pedestrian walkway across a river, gopuram like pylons, signature lighting and a large navigational span. After its completion, the bridge will reduce the distance between Hyderabad and Tirupati by 80 km.”
The bridge would be constructed between the two Telugu states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, over the Krishna River. The cable cum bridge was pending since a long time, which finally got approval from the Central Government.
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