Karimnagar Cable Bridge

Highlights

• The Karimnagar Cable Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Manair River near Karimnagar, in the Indian state of Telangana.
• It was inaugurated on 21 June 2023 by K.
• Rama Rao, then Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development of Telangana.

Religious Significance

The bridge is situated to provide connectivity between Karimnagar and surrounding suburbs, as well as regional highways leading toward Warangal, Siddipet, and Hyderabad. It has helped to reduce congestion on older bridges and inner-city roads, thereby decreasing travel times and enhancing road safety. In addition to its transport function, the Karimnagar Cable Bridge has become a point of local interest. It features multi-coloured LED lighting that is visible at night, and includes pedestrian pathways along both sides, allowing for safe foot traffic and views of the Manair River.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •Construction of the bridge began on 19 February 2018, with an initial estimated cost of ₹183 crore, later revised to ₹224 crore.
• •The structure was designed to divert traffic from the existing bypass and Manair Bridge and reduce the travel distance between Karimnagar and towns such as Manakondur and Warangal by approximately 7 km.

Architecture

• •The bridge measures around 500 metres in total length and includes two pylons supporting a four-lane roadway.
• •It features 1.5-metre-wide pedestrian paths on either side, a 0.5-metre kerb, and a 1.5-metre-wide central median.
• •The main span consists of 220-metre cable-stayed sections.
• •The project was executed by Tata Projects in partnership with Turkish firm Gülermak.

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