Uran’s Khopta Bridge Reopens After A Year; Crucial Link To Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Restored
The old Khopta bridge in Uran has reopened for vehicles after having been closed for nearly one year as it was undergoing a structural restoration. The bridge is an important link for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Dronagiri Industrial Area and surrounding container yards. The reopening of the structure also boosts connectivity for 25 villages in eastern Uran, the Hindustan Times reported.…
The Khopta Bridge in Uran has reopened for vehicles after a yearlong closure for structural restoration. This crucial link to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Dronagiri Industrial Area is now operational again, boosting connectivity for 25 villages in eastern Uran. The bridge, measuring 240 meters in length and 7.5 meters in width, was initially constructed in 1990 to connect rural areas with the rest of the region.
It was designed for light vehicles and local commuters but became important following the development of the port authority and industries in the surrounding rural belt. The restoration, costing ₹5 crores, used advanced technology and was expected to reopen by November 10. The bridge now allows light vehicles and commercial vehicles weighing up to 16 tonnes.
The closure of the bridge led to increased traffic burden on the adjoining bridge, causing frequent congestion and inconvenience to residents. The restoration work faced several technical challenges, including the absence of access provisions between the bridge spans, which required engineers to create a separate access route for repairs.
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