Joyee Setu

Joyee Setu or Joyee bridge is the longest river bridge of West Bengal which is connecting Haldibari and Mekhliganj town in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal. The bridge was launched on 1st February 2021.[1] The bridge is about 2.709 km (1.6832 Miles) long built on the Teesta river. Presently it is the longest river bridge of West Bengal. By the opening of this bridge, now the distance between Haldibari and Mekhliganj has reduced to 15 km, previously it was 70 km.

Connection

The bridge is connecting the Jalpaiguri town to Haldibari and Mekhliganj town.

Foundation & Construction

The bridge was constructed by SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.[2] In August 2015, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has laid the foundation of the bridge.[3] Finally on 1st February 2021 the bridge was opened.

References
  1. "রাজ্যে দীর্ঘতম, মমতার হাত ধরে Teesta নদীর উপরে উদ্বোধন হল 'জয়ী সেতু'-র". Zee24Ghanta.com (in Bashkir). 1 February 2021.
  2. "Long Span High Level Road Bridge across Teesta River near Haldibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal | SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd". SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  3. "Bridge salute to enclaves". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.


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