Chandni chowk bridge

Pune News: An old bridge was brought down via a mega demolition operation to clear traffic congestion in the city at midnight. 600 kg explosives were used to demolish the old bridge. A controlled explosion early on Sunday morning destroyed a historic bridge in Pune's Chandani Chowk neighborhood. The bridge across the NH4 in the Chandani Chowk neighborhood of the city was constructed in the early 1990s. Several earthmover equipment and vehicles were put to use after the bridge was destroyed at 1 am on Sunday to bring down the remaining steel structures and lift the wreckage. The destruction was a part of a large-scale Chandni Chowk construction project intended to improve the flow of traffic at the important intersection. Edifice Engineering was contracted to do the work. Tune in for more such updates and news. #englishnews #punenews #bridgedemolition

History These days, it's hard to believe that Chandni Chowk was once a stately promenade and the route of royal processions during the Mughal era. It was constructed in the mid 17th century as part of Shahjahanabad, the extravagant capital city that fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan established when Mughal rule was at its peak. As Shahjahanabad's central street, Chandni Chowk connected a gate on the city's encircling outer wall to the It's said that Chandni Chowk, meaning Moonlight Square, got its evocative name from the moon's reflection in a large pond of water. Apparently, the pond existed in the square in front of the present-day Town Hall but the British built a clock tower over it (the clock tower collapsed in 1951). Gradually, the whole street and adjoining area became known as Chandni Chowk. SMIT SANDHIR/Getty Images The market area around Chandni Chowk was designed by Shah Jahan's eldest daughter, Jahanara, and became the principal bazaar of the walled city. In contrast to today's congestion, it was laid out in orderly sections, with soothing gardens and palatial buildings. It also incorporated a caravan serai (inn) to accommodate the many merchants who visited from Asia and Europe. Fatehpuri Begum, one of Shah Jahan's wives, added another grand landmark to Chandni Chowk, Fatehpuri Mosque. As the walled city grew, it attracted all kinds of artisans and professionals from across India to provide services to the royal household. They grouped themselves together, accor...

The old bridge in Maharashtra Pune's Chandni Chowk area is all set to be demolished on October 2, 2022, through a controlled explosion, a district official said on Tuesday. District Collector Rajesh Deshmukh said that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Pune district officials have completed the pre-demolition work of the bridge. He said, "The pre-demolition work of the bridge is completed. The existing old bridge will be demolished on October 2. The vehicular movement on the highway will be diverted. The road will be closed from 11 pm on October 1 till 8 am on the next day. The bridge will be taken down at 2 am on October 2." READ |J-K: 2 terrorists linked with JeM killed in Ahwatoo area, second encounter in Kulgam in two days The Edifice Engineering Consultancy Company appointed by NHAI will conduct the process. This is the same company that had carried out the demolition of the twin towers in Noida using explosives, he said. Demolition of Pune's Chandni Chowk Bridge: Time "The blast to carry out the demolition will take place at 2 am and within five to six seconds, the entire bridge will come down. Once the bridge is demolished, the next process to remove the debris from the highway will be carried out," District Collector Rajesh Deshmukh added. READ |APPSC forces deputy secretary to retire, Arunachal Pradesh government hands over paper leak case to CBI Demolition of Pune's Chandni Chowk Bridge: Traffic diversions As per the information shared by Rahul S...

Pune: The old bridge in Pune’s Chandani Chowk is all set for demolition through a systematic explosion on October 2. The pre-demolition work of the bridge has been already completed, as per District Collector Rajesh Deshmukh, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Pune district officials.

Starting this week, there will be traffic diversions in place at Chandni chowk for the demolition of the old bridge. The Pune district administration has given a detailed plan to both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad police to finalise the diversions for vehicular movement. While pre-demolition work has already started, the work of demolition will be carried out by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Pune district administration with the help of the team from Noida-based Edifice Engineering consultancy company. Edifice Engineering is the same company which recently demolished the twin towers in Noida. The actual demolition of the old bridge will be carried out between September 12 and 15. Subway at Chandni chowk will be open from Monday. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO) As per the information shared by the Pune district administration, the diversions will be in place, Monday onwards. Vehicles coming from the Kothrud side going towards Mumbai will be diverted along the subway towards Ved Vihar. While vehicles coming from the Kothrud side going towards Satara and Warje will be diverted along Sringeri math near the Ved Vihar service road. Both these diversions have been made below the old bridge from Katraj to Dehu road bypass highway. Whereas vehicular movement towards the highway via the existing old bridge will also be diverted. Traffic coming from the National Defence Academy (NDA) road and Mulshi side will be diverted along the newly-built flyover number 1 going towards...

• • • • Chandani Chowk old bridge demolition in Pune: Police announce traffic diversion plan Chandani Chowk old bridge demolition in Pune: Police announce traffic diversion plan Various agencies had expedited their efforts to resolve the issues of traffic jams at and around Chandani Chowk area after the convoy of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was stuck in the jam in the last week of August. Pune City Traffic police have announced a traffic diversion plan to be implemented from the night of October 1 till the morning hours of October 2 when the old bridge at Chandani Chowk will be demolished by controlled blasting to facilitate the construction of a new flyover. Various agencies had expedited their efforts to resolve the issues of traffic jams at and around Chandani Chowk area after the convoy of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was stuck in the jam in the last week of August. The demolition of the old bridge at Chandani Chowk, which was scheduled to be done by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in the second week of September, is finally taking place from 11 pm on October 1 to 8 am on October 2. The police have announced a plan for traffic diversions for the period when the bridge will be demolished by controlled blasting and the debris will be removed. A notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Rahul Shrirame, said the passage of heavy vehicles will be stopped at two different points on the Katraj Dehu Road bypass of t...

Pune city Traffic police have announced a traffic diversion plan to be implemented from the night of October 1, 11pm till the morning hours of October 2 when the old bridge at Chandni Chowk will be demolished by controlled blasting to facilitate the construction of a new flyover. Pune city Traffic police have announced a traffic diversion plan to be implemented from the night of October 1, 11pm till the morning hours of October 2 when the old bridge at Chandni Chowk will be demolished (HT FILE PHOTO) A notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Rahul Shrirame, said that vehicular movement on Pune-Mumbai National Highway will be completely closed from 11 pm on October 1 to 8:00 am on October 2. The diversions were finalised in a review meeting conducted by district collector Rajesh Deshmukh along with officers of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), traffic department senior officials from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad traffic police department on Wednesday. According to traffic diversion plan shared by the traffic police department, passage of heavy vehicles coming from Mumbai will be stopped at Urse Toll Plaza during this period and heavy vehicles coming from Satara will be stopped at Khed Shivapur toll plaza for the block period.All vehicles will be prohibited from the Dukkar Khind to Ghodawat Chowk stretch. The traffic of light motor vehicles will be diverted from within the main city area during this period. Light vehicles will be diverted via ...

Pune: An old bridge in Pune’s Chandani Chowk area was demolished through a controlled implosion at 1 am on Sunday. The bridge was constructed in the early 90s on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway (NH4) in the Chandani Chowk area of the city. Following the demolition, several earthmover machines and trucks were pressed into action to bring down the hanging structures and lift away the debris, news agency PTI has reported. The razing of the bridge was part of an ambitious Chandni Chowk development project that is aimed at improving the traffic situation at the key junction. A multi-level flyover will come up at the junction and the work towards that effect is undergoing. The planned demolition of the bridge generated a great deal of curiosity among the local people. Debris removal at Pune-Bangalore Highway after Chandni Chowk flyover was demolished with a blast. A team of Edifice Engineering along with the NHAI authorities carried out the demolition of the bridge. This is the same company that demolished Noida’s Supertech Twin Towers in the last week of August this year, officials said. When asked that a portion of the bridge structure did not collapse completely, one of the lead engineers at Edifice said that due to the blast, the concrete has been removed and now only steel bars are there. Looks like we have a big media spectacle happening past midnight! (demolition of the Chandni Chowk Bridge) I guess reporters and cameras will be there in full force? 🙂 “Once the steel bars ar...