In March 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), approved a project worth Rs.117.54 crore for the renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, West Bengal(WB), to improve safety and operational efficiency at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS).
About Renovation Project:
Bridge Modernisation: The bridge, originally constructed by Wagner-Biro Bridge Systems AG, will undergo structural strengthening and electro-mechanical upgrades as part of the renovation project to improve safety and operational efficiency.
Implemented by: The project will be implemented by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), and the construction work has been awarded to M/s H & H Fressinet, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Financial Support : The project will receive around Rs 41 crore financial assistance under the Sagarmala Programme, the Government of India’s flagship initiative launched in 2015 to promote port-led development.
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