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Howrah Bridge - Kolkata - India
Howrah Bridge
The Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge located over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. It is one of the oldest and busiest bridges in the world, connecting the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) to its twin city of Howrah. The bridge is a symbol of Kolkata and is one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. The bridge has a total length of 823 meters (2,700 feet) and a width of 25 meters (82 feet). It is made up of a total of 7,300 tons of high-tensile steel and is held together by rivets. The bridge has a total of 4,500 rivets and is supported by two piers on either side of the river. The bridge has a total of six lanes and is used by over 100,000 vehicles every day. The Howrah Bridge is an engineering marvel and is a major tourist attraction in Kolkata.