Cuttack (Odisha) [India]: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Odisha’s longest bridge over the Mahanadi river at Gopinathpur in Cuttack on Monday.
According to the Odisha government, the bridge was a long-standing demand of the locals and will shorten the distance between Badamba and Baideswhar, Banki by 45 km and will connect Shinghanath Temple.
The 3.4-kilometre-long bridge carries a ‘T’ shaped design and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 111 crore.
“The bridge connecting Badamba Narasinghpur to Baideshwar of Banki. It will benefit over 5 lakh people as well as contribute to the development of tourism, agriculture and commerce in the region,” read the state government’s statement.
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