UP Warriorz secured a commanding 22-run victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League. Dominant half-centuries from Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield propelled UP Warriorz to 187 for 8. Mumbai Indians struggled in their chase, falling short despite late resistance
Prayagraj is all set to get a major infrastructure addition in the form of a six-lane bridge over the Ganga: Phaphamau six-lane bridge. Recently, a drone footage surfaced online that shows the scale of the project and the extent of construction already completed
For four days, from January 19, the chief minister is scheduled to meet a number of industrialists, attend one-on-one meetings and participate in several programmes at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to leave for the WEF
This is the same Donald Trump who ordered the capture of Venezuela's president just weeks ago. So why did Trump hold back from striking Iran? To understand this choice, look closely at Trump's recent statement on Iran. US President Donald Trump has put off his plan to strike Iran, at least for now
Sunita Ahuja and Govinda's relationship has been making headlines for the past year. Following the news of them heading for a divorce, a report of Govinda having an extramarital affair also made headlines. Though Sunita denied the report of divorce
Ligue 1 champions PSG registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over LOSC Lille at the Parc des Princes on Saturday in a statement performance as Ousmane Dembele netted twice. Dembele produced an astonishing chip to put his side two to the good as the Ballon d'Or winner left a couple of defenders
Legendary poet Javed Akhtar turns 81, celebrated with a starry musical tribute by Sonu Nigam and friends. Happy Birthday Javed Akhtar: Legendary poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is celebrating his 81st birthday today. Known for shaping Hindi cinema for decades
Ahead of his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he will be part of a high-level state government delegation, the Minister shared these details and figures. Bengaluru: In the 11 months following the Global Investors' Meet (GIM) held in February last year
UP’s Six-Lane Bridge Over The Ganga To Manage 40,000 Vehicles Daily? — See When It’s Expected To Be Ready
UP’s Six-Lane Bridge Over The Ganga To Manage 40,000 Vehicles Daily? — See When It’s Expected To Be Ready
Prayagraj is all set to get a major infrastructure addition in the form of a six-lane bridge over the Ganga: Phaphamau six-lane bridge. Recently, a drone footage surfaced online that shows the scale of the project and the extent of construction already completed.
Pillars can be seen rising from the riverbed while segments of the bridge deck and long roads are visible. The caption shared along with the video reads: “Spectacular views of UP's longest 6-lane cable bridge built over river Ganga in Prayagraj – another lovely feather in UP's cap."
Spectacular views of UP's longest 6-lane cable bridge built over river Ganga in Prayagraj – another lovely feather in UP's cap. Modi aur Yogi hain to mumkin hai 🪷 pic.twitter.com/YbmdHSYngj— Alpakanya (@Alpakanya) January 15, 2026
Why Prayagraj Needs Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge?
The Phaphamau six-lane bridge is being built to address severe traffic congestion on the existing two-lane Phaphamau bridge, also known as the Chandrashekhar Azad Setu. The older bridge was designed to handle around 15,000 passenger car units (PCUs) per day. But the current traffic volume has now crossed 40,000 PCUs daily, resulting in traffic jams.
And due to this, commercial vehicles are often restricted during peak hours. The new bridge is expected to provide relief from traffic congestion with additional lanes.
What Are The Major Routes That Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge Will Connect?
The new bridge is a major link in Prayagraj's road network. It connects important routes such as NH-96, NH-24B and AH-1. It will be crucial for traffic movement between Prayagraj, Lucknow, Pratapgarh and other surrounding regions.
Once operational, the six-lane bridge is expected to support faster movement of vehicles and reduce bottlenecks that currently slow down regional and long-distance travel.
What Exactly Is Extradosed Bridge Design?
The Phaphamau bridge spans approximately 9.9 kilometres that also includes approach roads. Of this, 3.84 kilometres form the main bridge, while the remaining stretch consists of approach sections designed to handle heavy traffic volumes.
A key feature of the project is its extradosed bridge design. The main bridge includes an 860-metre extradosed section, which makes it India's second-longest bridge of this type. An extradosed bridge is a hybrid structure that combines features of cable-stayed bridges and box girder bridges.
This will also be Uttar Pradesh's first six-lane extradosed bridge. The remaining portions of the structure use a precast segmental design. The main bridge involves the construction of 67 pillars, most of which have already been completed, as seen in the drone footage.
What Is The Cost At Which Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge Is Being Built?
The total cost of the Phaphamau six-lane bridge project is estimated at around Rs 1,948 crore. The project is being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model.
This model places responsibility for design, construction and timely delivery with the executing agency. It also ensures adherence to technical and safety standards.
When Will Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge Be Completed?
The foundation stone for the bridge was laid in 2020 by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and construction began in February 2021. Initially, the project was scheduled to be completed by February 2024, before the Maha Kumbh 2025.
But the progress was slowed due to repeated challenges, including flooding in the Ganga and other construction-related obstacles. As a result, the deadline was first extended to February 2025, then to July 2026 and has now been pushed further to September 2026.
To manage traffic during Maha Kumbh 2025, a temporary steel pontoon bridge was constructed at the site. This temporary arrangement has since been removed.
How Exactly Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge Will Make Impact?
Swipe Left For Next Video
Once completed, the Phaphamau six-lane bridge is expected to significantly reduce congestion on the old two-lane bridge. It will allow smoother movement of private vehicles, commercial traffic and goods transport. At the same time, it will strengthen Prayagraj's connectivity with major national highways and surrounding districts.
The project is also seen as a key infrastructure addition for a city that experiences heavy traffic, mainly during religious gatherings.
Source: News18
Related Posts: Honey Singh Apologises After Uproar Over His Obscene Remarks Viral Video S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid Over 50 Startups Are Being Recognised In India Per Day US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE Why US FAA has cautioned airlines about flying over Mexico and Central America FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific Indian man jailed in US over scheme to illegally export aviation parts to Russia Over 100 Students Fall Ill As Norovirus Grips South China School PSL mulls ‘drauction’ model as franchises split over auction system CJI Kant lays foundation for court complexes across six UP districts
Bryan Mbeumo brought back the vintage Old Trafford days as the Theatre of Dreams went into raptures after the Cameroonian midfielder finally beat Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Manchester United the lead in a Premier League derby against Manchester City
1 minutes ago
The makers of Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar and starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Arshad Warsi, announced its theatrical release for June 12, 2026. Mumbai: The release date of 'Dhamaal 4' was announced by the makers on Saturday. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film
1 minutes ago
Mumbai is likely to get a new mayor by the end of January after the BJP–Shinde Shiv Sena alliance's victory in the BMC elections. The process includes a lottery to decide the reservation of the post, followed by a mayoral vote among elected corporators
1 minutes ago
The tension peaked during the 16th over of the match. Nic Maddinson struck a delivery from Ben Manenti toward the long on boundary. Both Smith and Babar Azam sprinted toward the ball. A high stakes Big Bash League encounter between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder took an unexpected turn when
1 minutes ago
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft went missing near Makassar on Saturday, but is now believed to have crashed as its wreckage was spotted on a mountain, as per several media reports. ATR has said that their specialists are fully engaged to support both the investigation led by the Indonesian
1 minutes ago
India, Jan. 16 — Nothing Technology is gearing up for its popular mid-range lineup. After the recent Phone 3a Lite and 3a series launches, the company is now expected to unveil the Nothing Phone 4a series soon. Early reports and leaks are stirring excitement by hinting at several upgrades in
1 minutes ago
“Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers were evacuated from one of the world's biggest game reserves, as torrential rains and flooding in three countries in southern Africa killed more than 100 people
1 minutes ago
After Ranveer Singh's exit from Don 3, it has now been reported that Shah Rukh Khan is likely to make a comeback to the franchise with his iconic role. If a report by TellyChakkar is to be believed, SRK is likely to return to Don 3 and is also ‘willing' to reprise his iconic role. However
1 minutes ago
Google filed a notice on Friday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show.A US district judge decided in 2024 that the internet giant had a monopoly on search and text advertising through exclusive distribution agreements that made it
1 minutes ago
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra opened up on the gulf between the two Mancunian sides and their organisational structure ahead of the Manchester Derby as the sides experience varying fortunes. Evra brushed away suggestions that former manager Ruben Amorim was the issue at
1 minutes ago
Wi-Fi Full Form: Wi-Fi was inspired by the term Hi-Fi (High Fidelity), making it more relatable for the general public. Wi-Fi Full Form: Wi-Fi is something we use every day, whether it's for online classes, watching videos, or chatting with friends
1 minutes ago
Paracetamol is safe for use during pregnancy, say experts behind a major new review, pushing back against claims linking the common painkiller to autism. The research found no credible evidence that prenatal exposure to paracetamol increases the risk of autism or ADHD and developmental issues in
1 minutes ago
Elon Musk's AI company xAI was sued by a woman who alleged that the AI chatbot Grok created sexual deepfakes of her by morphing her photos, including photos of her as a child. She claimed in her lawsuit that Grok used AI to “undress, humiliate, and sexually exploit victims
1 minutes ago
Fresh unrest was reported in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Saturday, a day after violence broke out in the district following the death of a migrant worker in Jharkhand, PTI reported. Tensions have been reported in the district since Friday following the death of 36-year-old Alauddin Sheikh
1 minutes ago
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi's £20m move to Manchester City is progressing, with the England international set to have a medical on Sunday. Guehi, 25, has already agreed personal terms with the Blues. City started talks with Guehi this month following injuries to defenders Josko Gvardiol
1 minutes ago
Bengaluru-based listed real estate developer Prestige Group has launched a residential development in the eastern IT corridor of Whitefield with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹5,000 crore, with homes starting from ₹92 lakh, the company said in a regulatory filing
1 minutes ago
Iran's supreme leader has for the first time publicly acknowledged that thousands of people were killed, "some in an inhuman, savage manner", during recent protests. A violent response to protests in Iran has claimed 3,090 lives, according to US-based Iranian Human Rights Activists News Agency
1 minutes ago
According to sources cited by media, the Shinde Sena is likely to demand the Mayor post in India's richest municipal corporation as it celebrates the centenary year of its founder, Bal Thackeray, as a befitting tribute to him on his 100th birthday on January 23.According to sources cited by media
1 minutes ago
The strained political relations between India and Bangladesh might have played a part in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 as the captains refrained from customary handshake at the coin toss at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday
1 minutes ago
Starting from the 2026-27 academic year, Haryana will enforce a six-year age requirement for Class 1 admissions, ending the previous six-month age waiver. This change will impact many parents in Gurgaon and other cities, adhering to directives from the Punjab and Haryana high court and aligning
1 minutes ago
The Trump administration has named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as two of the founding members of its "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner will also sit on the "founding
1 minutes ago
ICRA also expects the government to increase capital expenditure by around 14 per cent to Rs 13.1 trillion in FY27, equivalent to 3.3 per cent of GDP. This follows a likely overachievement of the capital expenditure target in FY26, with capex estimated at Rs. 11.5 trillion
1 minutes ago
The sale of liquor will be banned on 28 specific days across major Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi in 2026. These days are spread across the 12 months from January to December and are usually notified by the state excise authorities. Dry days refer to specific dates notified by government
1 minutes ago
Dhurandhar 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2025 blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar. New Delhi: Anticipation around Dhurandhar 2 continues to build as fans eagerly await the sequel to the blockbuster film. Earlier reports had suggested that Akshaye Khanna had returned to the sets to shoot
1 minutes ago
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (PTI) One passenger, who was seriously injured in the crash landing of a small aircraft near Odisha's Rourkela city, died on Saturday while being shifted to the airport for airlifting to Mumbai, an officer said. The deceased passenger was identified as Susanta Biswal (47)
1 minutes ago
US President Donald Trump on Saturday unveiled the list of people appointed to the “Board of Peace" to oversee phase two of his 20-Point Peace Plan to end the Gaza conflict and announced the appointment of US State Secretary Marco Rubio and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as the
1 minutes ago
Novak Djokovic says he does not think the forthcoming Australian Open is "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, 38, has been tied on 24 major victories with Australia's Margaret Court since his last triumph at the 2023 US Open
1 minutes ago
