Kolkata, Dec 8 (UNI) The port authority, authorised to maintain the iconic Howrah Bridge- an engineering marvel of the British era—is expected to receive a comprehensive health study report
for ensuring its long-term durability and safety of the 81-year-old bridge, linking this over 300 years old city with the rest of the world by surface transport.
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, formerly Calcutta Port Trust, and RITES under the Indian Railways ministry have hired M/S RENDEL (formerly M/S. Rendel, Palmer & Triton, UK) to undertake a study and provide a comprehensive report as how to ensure to maintain proper health and its durability so that such architectural grandeur is protected.