Mangalore, February 23: The construction work of the new bridge over the River Netravati adjacent to the existing bridge, which connects Mangalore and Talapady on National Highway 17, is going on a war footing, as part of Kundapur-Talapady four lane project.
The Navyug Udupi Tollway Private Ltd, which has bagged the contract of Kundapur-Talapady four-lane project, is under pressure to accomplish the task as early as possible, it is said.
The construction work of Netravati Bridge, which is the longest among nine main bridges lie between the Talapady and Kundapur, had commenced in September 2010.
Racing against time
Since last five months, the construction work of Netravati Bridge has been going on round the clock. Over 200 people including engineers, technical officers and workers are racing against time to accomplish the task. While the workers are dividing their duty in three shifts, technical staff are working in two shifts.
Pile foundation
The construction of pile foundation is underway as there will be a total of 24 strong pillars including 18 pillars amidst the water and 6 pillars alongside the river. Each pillar stands 33.25 ft tall.
According to Sanjay Singh, the project engineer of the bridge construction, as many as five drilling rigs are working currently in the water and hydra rigs are expected to arrive within couple of months. As of now, formation of 13 pillars is in the process.
He said despite the delay in the beginning stage due to the rain, the work is now going without any fuss and is expected to be completed by May 2011.
After the construction of the new bridge, the same contractor is expected take up the repair work of existing bridge.
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