Penumudi–Puligadda Bridge

Penumudi–Puligadda Bridge is located on the Krishna River on National Highway 214. It spans the river from Penumudi in Guntur district to Puligadda in Krishna district, and hence the name.[2][3][4] The bridge became operational on 27 May 2006, and was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. It reduces the travel between the districts by approximately 100 km (62 mi). The total cost of construction was estimated as 71 crore (US$8.5 million) on a build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis completed by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited.

Penumudi–Puligadda Bridge
Coordinates16°2′22″N 80°53′25″E / 16.03944°N 80.89028°E / 16.03944; 80.89028
CrossesKrishna River
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
OwnerAndhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation
Characteristics
Total length2.95 km (1.83 mi)[1]
History
Constructed byNavayuga Engineering Company Ltd.
Construction cost71 crore (US$8.5 million)
Location
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References

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  1. ^ "Navayuga Engineering Company Limited". necltd.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Puligadda Penumudi Bridge Details". Roadprojects.in. Archived from the original on 16 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Projects on EPC/Turnkey and Build Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis". Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  4. ^ T.Appala Naidu (29 September 2013). "Puligadda toll plaza to have CC cameras". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2014.