Up to date on: Nov 26, 2025 12:11 am IST
The Irrigation and Flood Management Division has floated bids for the cable bridge mission at Karkari Mor, estimated to price ₹1.8 crore
The Delhi authorities is planning main redevelopment and widening of bridges over East Delhi’s Ghazipur Drain and trunk drain primary to ease congestion on key trans Yamuna routes, senior officers stated on Tuesday.
Within the first section, a brand new cable bridge will probably be developed close to Karkari Mor for site visitors from Karkardooma, Anand Vihar, Jagriti Enclave and Preet Vihar, whereas the present concrete bridge close to Bhikam Singh Colony will probably be demolished and expanded from two lanes to 3, officers stated.
The Irrigation and Flood Management Division has floated bids for the cable bridge mission at Karkari Mor, estimated to price ₹1.8 crore and scheduled for completion in six months, officers stated. The three-lane bridge at Bhikam Singh Colony is deliberate at ₹5.2 crore and can take about one and a half years, they added. “The builders may also be answerable for upkeep of the bridges for one yr. We are attempting the cable bridge mannequin on smaller drains for the primary time and if profitable it may be replicated in different websites,” an official stated on situation of anonymity, including the bidding is predicted to conclude in early December.
A senior authorities official stated 5 small bridges between the Shahdara flyover and Karkari Mor are over three many years outdated and now require redevelopment. “Over the many years, the site visitors quantity has elevated even because the bridges are approaching the stage of redevelopment. These bridges are fairly outdated and facilitate the commuting of residents of adjoining colonies,” the official stated. New bridges will probably be inbuilt phases, starting with these at Bhikam Singh Colony and Karkari Mor, officers added.
