Rabindra Setu

bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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The Rabindra Setu, also known as the Howrah Bridge, is a significant cantilever bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It spans the Hooghly River, connecting the cities of Kolkata and Howrah. This bridge is one of the busiest in the world and is a vital part of the transportation network, carrying multiple lanes of vehicular traffic. It was completed in 1943 and is a crucial link for commerce and daily life in the region.123

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The main Haora bridge, Rabindra Setu, carries multiple lanes of vehicular traffic and is one of the most heavily used bridges in the world. Two additional bridges between Kolkata and Haora, Vidyasagar Setu and Nivedita Setu, have eased traffic on the main bridge.
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The main Haora bridge, Rabindra Setu, carries multiple lanes of vehicular traffic and is one of the most heavily used bridges in the world. Two additional bridges between Kolkata and Haora, Vidyasagar Setu and Nivedita Setu, have eased traffic on the main bridge.
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