Tiruchirappalli, July 4 -- To address the growing traffic congestion in Tiruchirappalli city, a massive steel bowstring railway overbridge is set to be installed near the Trichy Junction by the end of July, officials said.

The project, which began in 2023, is being executed in collaboration between the Highways Department and the Railway Construction Department. A key highlight of the project is the 58-metre-long and 15-metre-wide steel bowstring bridge, which includes a 1.5-metre-wide pedestrian walkway.

Engineered with 594 tonnes of steel girders, the arch-shaped structure is designed to withstand heavy vehicular traffic, wind, and temperature fluctuations, ensuring long-term structural safety and durability. The Railway Construction ...