Joyee Setu
Joyee Setu or Joyee Bridge is the longest road river bridge of West Bengal which connects Haldibari and Mekhliganj town of Mekhliganj Sub-division in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal. The bridge was opened on 1 February 2021.[1] The bridge is about 3.8 km long and crosses the Teesta River. Currently, it is the longest river bridge of West Bengal. By the opening of this bridge, the distance between Haldibari and Mekhliganj has been drastically reduced to 15 km from the pre-existing road length of 70 km.
Joyee Setu | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°20′34″N 88°52′31″E |
| Carries | Road vehicles |
| Crosses | Teesta River |
| Other name(s) | Joyee Bridge |
| Owner | Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | RCC |
| Total length | 3.8 km |
| History | |
| Contracted lead designer | SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. |
| Opened | 1 February 2021 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | None |
| Location | |
Connection
The bridge connects the Haldibari Town and Mekhliganj Town, and also connects Haldibari Town With Cooch Behar Town bypassing Jalpaiguri Town.
Foundation & construction
The Executing Authority of Joyee Setu was The Executive Engineer of Teesta Bridge construction Division Public Works Department. The bridge was constructed by SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.[2] In August 2015, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had laid the foundation of the bridge.[3] On 1 February 2021 the bridge was opened. The bridge is constructed and maintained by State Public Works Department.
References
- "রাজ্যে দীর্ঘতম, মমতার হাত ধরে Teesta নদীর উপরে উদ্বোধন হল 'জয়ী সেতু'-র". Zee24Ghanta.com (in Bengali). 1 February 2021.
- "Long Span High Level Road Bridge across Teesta River near Haldibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal | S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd". SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- "Bridge salute to enclaves". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.