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"Howrah Bridge features a suspended span across the Hooghly River, replacing a pontoon bridge that previously connected both Howrah and Kolkata. It ranked as the 6th-longest cantilever bridge of its kind globally, with approximately 100,000 cars and potentially more than 150,000 pedestrians traversing it. Howrah Bridge is one of the four renowned bridges spanning the Hooghly River and is considered a Historical Bridge. Its main tower was constructed using single monolith caissons, with all work carried out below ground level. Each half of the suspended span weighs 2,000 tonnes and measures 282 feet in length. The view of the bridge at night is equally stunning, as it is beautifully illuminated, highlighting its impressive architecture.
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2026 Update: Howrah Bridge features 16 hydraulic jacks, each with an 800-ton capacity, that join the two halves of the suspended span."








