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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State ties up with 2 IITs for safety checks on 85 bridges
Patna: The state road construction department (RCD) has roped in IIT Delhi and IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges under its newly launched Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy 2025, the department's minister Nitin Nabin said here on Friday. The minister said the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation Limited (BSBCCL) has signed an agreement with IIT Patna and IIT Delhi for the structural audit of bridges and the development of the Bridge Information and Management System (BIMS). "Through this partnership, we will be able to work together on important tasks such as assessing the condition of bridges, identifying critical deficiencies in bridge structures, and developing targeted maintenance and repair strategies," he said. Nabin added that conducting structural safety audits is essential for the regular use of constructed bridge structures. "This will help identify issues within the bridges, allowing for repairs to be carried out accordingly. Timely repairs and audits will prevent future bridge accidents, providing the public with a safe travel experience," he said. "Bihar has a total of 3,968 bridges, of which 532 are classified as large. In the first phase, safety audits will be conducted on 85 of the large bridges. This work is being carried out through BSBCCL. The audit process will reveal the actual condition of the bridges in the state, allowing them to be repaired and made fully operational. IIT Patna and IIT Delhi will provide health reports for 85 bridges within a year," a communique issued by the department said. "IIT Patna has been assigned the task of auditing 45 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025, and a sanctioned amount of Rs 8.72 crore. IIT Delhi has been assigned the safety audit of 40 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025 and an approved amount of Rs 7.88 crore," the communique said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bihar govt ropes in IIT Delhi, IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges
The Bihar government has roped in IIT Delhi and IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges under its newly launched Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy 2025 , country's first state-level framework for systematic bridge upkeep, a release said on Friday. The new policy targets safety enhancements across 3,968 bridges, including 532 mega structures built over the last 18 years. "The IITs will provide vital status reports on our bridges as part of this new Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy framework. Under the agreement, IIT Delhi will assess 40 major bridges (exceeding 250 metres in length) in north Bihar, while IIT Patna will evaluate 45 such bridges primarily in south Bihar," said Bihar's Minister for Road Construction Nitin Nabin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo The technical consultation for the audit of 85 key structures entails a fee of Rs 16.61 crore, with letters of acceptance already issued, the release said. Beyond the audits, the IITs will also prepare detailed repair, retrofitting, and rehabilitation estimates based on their findings. Live Events The Bihar State Road Building Corporation will then execute these necessary works, the release said. The minister further said that the implementation of the policy will lead to a decrease in maintenance expenditure and ensure bridges remain in good condition, providing safe and easy travel for our people. "The state government is committed to making every possible effort for convenient, safe, and uninterrupted travel for the common people. This comprehensive bridge maintenance policy is a testament to Bihar's commitment to resilient infrastructure and sets a national benchmark in bridge safety management," Nabin said. The release also said IIT Delhi will be submitting a proposal for real-time structural health monitoring systems for the Arrah-Chhapra and Arwal-Sahar mega bridges. The state government is also exploring advanced methods like drone cameras and sensors, exemplified by a Gurgaon-based firm's recent digital safety audit of the Bairiyahati Ghat bridge in Samastipur.
