The bridge was constructed with 27,000 tonnes of steel. The bridge was constructed through a joint venture between Indian companies Afcons Infrastructure, VSL India, and South Korean company Ultra Construction.
Significance of the bridge
Apart from being a key part of the USBRL railway project, the Chenab bridge will also bring Delhi closer to Kashmir.
The bridge is situated 600 km North of New Delhi and aims to connect the Kashmir valley with the rest of India through a railway network.
The vision behind the Chenab bridge dates back to 1970. By establishing a direct rail link to the Kashmir Valley, tourist activity and inflow is expected to increase, contributing to the economic activity in the zone.
With its inauguration set for later this week, the rail link will also work to revive tourism in the valley, especially after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which has led to a reduction in tourist footfall in the valley.
