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Prayagraj: Shastri Bridge Faces Month-Long Repair, Traffic Diversions
31 May
Summary
- Shastri Bridge's Daraganj to Jhunsi lane closes June 3 for repairs.
- Heavy vehicle movement will be diverted from June 3 to July 15.
- Bridge repair work is estimated to cost approximately Rs 15 crore.
The Shastri Bridge in Prayagraj is set for significant repairs, necessitating a lane closure starting June 3. The section of the bridge from Daraganj to Jhunsi will be closed to traffic for about a month and a half to facilitate this work. During this repair period, light vehicles and two-wheelers will be allowed to use the lane designated for traffic moving from Jhunsi to Daraganj.
Movement of all heavy vehicles, including buses, electric buses, trucks, dumpers, and tractors, will be diverted to alternative routes from June 3 through July 15. This crucial repair initiative, estimated to cost Rs 15 crore, has been in planning for the past two years by the Public Works Department's Construction Division.
