Howrah, Kolkata

For Kolkata's Iconic Howrah Bridge, First 'Health' Break In Over 3 Decades
The 81-year-old iconic Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) -- that connects the cities of Kolkata and Howrah -- will remain closed to traffic for five hours on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday for a comprehensive health check-up.
Kolkata’s iconic Howrah Bridge to shut for maintenance on these dates
Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu, is set for its first maintenance check in 40 years. The bridge will be briefly closed to the public on the nights of November 16 and 17 for a comprehensive inspection.
Kolkata's Howrah Bridge to remain closed overnight for comprehensive health check-up
The last comprehensive check-up of the British-era Howrah Bridge was conducted between 1983-88. However, regular maintenance, including road surface repairs, is carried out on the structure by the authorities.
Howrah Bridge to be closed for a few hours to prepare safety audit
Iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata to be fully closed for safety and health audit, increasing lifespan and durability.
'First survey in 36 years': Kolkata's Howrah bridge to be shut tonight for health audit
Howrah Bridge in Kolkata will be closed for a comprehensive health audit tonight, marking its first such inspection in two decades, aimed at assessing any structural fatigue and ensuring safety for future use.
Iconic Howrah Bridge to be closed for traffic for maintenance work
The iconic Howrah Bridge or Rabindra Setu, which serves as a crucial gateway to the city, will be fully closed both ways for all types of vehicles from 11-30 p.m. on Saturday to 4-30 a.m Sunday for a comprehensive check-up,
Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge To Close Overnight For First Health Audit In 40 Years
Kolkata Port Trust also known as The Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port which is responsible for maintaining the bridge has now hired Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) to conduct the study,
Howrah Bridge shut for first health audit in 36 years
The iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata will be shut temporarily for a thorough health audit, the first of its kind in over three decades. The bridge, officially named Rabindra Setu, will remain off-limits for vehicles from 11:30pm on Saturday to 4:30am on Sunday. The audit is being carried out by RITES Ltd., a railway undertaking, and other experts.
Howrah Bridge to remain closed overnight for comprehensive health check-up
The Kolkata Port Trust, which is responsible for the upkeep of the structure, stated that the temporary closure is essential for conducting the evaluation without disruptions
In A First, Kolkata’s Iconic Howrah Bridge To Be Shut Overnight For Health Audit After 40 Years
The bridge, which was renamed Rabindra Setu in 1965 to honour poet and writer Rabindranath Tagore, will be shut both ways for all types of vehicular movement from 11.30pm on Saturday to 4.30am on Sund
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