DHAKA, Oct 6, 2024 (BSS) - The government has a initiated a big move to construct a Taka 11,560.77 crore new rail-cum-road bridge over River Karnaphuli at Kalurghat beside the existing old bridge to ensure smooth and uninterrupted communication system between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar. The Ministry of Railways has framed a draft project in this regard to be implemented by December 2030. Officials at the Ministry of Railways said that currently trains could not ply through the old and dilapidated Kalurghat Bridge at a speed of more than 10 kilometer per hour. As a result, it has become indispensible for constructing a new rail-cum-road bridge over River Karnaphuli at Kalurghat beside the existing old bridge to ensure smooth communication with the tourist city. The main project operations include construction of 700 meter rail-cum-road bridge, construction of 6.20 kilometer viaduct, 2.40 kilometer road viaduct, 4.54 kilometer embankments, erection of 11.44 kilometer rail track and ancillary works.
