Facts on Gandhi Setu

1) The Setu was constructed in the year:Approved by the Central Government in 1969 and built within a duration of 10 years i.e. The construction began in the year:1972 Completed in the year: 1982
2) It was constructed using the method:cantilever segmental construction method
3) Cost of Construction:Rs. 87,21,83,953
4) Cost of Maintenance:100Crores ( upto 2012) . Thirteen Crores more than the cost of Construction.
5) Revenue generated:140Crores ( upto 2012)
6) It was constructed by the firm:Gammon India Limited

Gandhi Setu: Deplorable Condition

The Gandhi Bridge/Setu (“Setu”) not only connects Patna with Hajipur, it connects Patna with North Bihar. In simple terms it is the vein through which the north Bihar remains connected with the capital city of Patna. Setu is in a vulnerable condition and the condition is such that the distance of 5.5 Km which generally should take 15 to 20 Minutes for commuting by Motorists due to various factors as will be discussed tomorrow takes an average time of 4 hours and at times according to the statement of some witnesses as reported on ABP News takes a maximum time of 24 hours. Besides as seen in the report in the video it can be seen that the bridge is in such a deplorable condition that it actually seems a death trap. Before fixing the responsibility for the deplorable condition of the bridge. Some of the basic facts need to be clarified and we shall deal with the same soon.

Here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFGqwUwa1Ts