(a) whether the work on new span, instead of the present two leaves for Pamban Bridge is likely to be completed by December, 2016;
(b) if so, the details thereof, and
(c) the details of the specialities of the bridge when it becomes operational?
(a) whether the work on new span, instead of the present two leaves for Pamban Bridge is likely to be completed by December, 2016;
(b) if so, the details thereof, and
(c) the details of the specialities of the bridge when it becomes operational?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) to (c): The work of replacement of lift span of Pamban Bridge has been sanctioned in Budget 2015-16 and has been assigned to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for execution. Preliminary activities for preparation of design and detailed project report have been taken up. As the project needs detailed technical studies prior to finalizing the execution scheme, target for its completion has not been fixed. On completion, this span will have provision for passage of ships under it similar to that available in the existing span.
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