New Zuari Bridge, Goa

Goa's Zuari Bridge is the best engineering project that will improve Goa's infrastructure and connectivity. It is an eight-lane bridge  spanning approximately 14 kilometres upstream of  the Zuari River, connecting north and south Goa. The new section of the bridge, called Sinzu Ali Bridge, was opened to visitors recently. Learn the highlights, connection results, impact on real estate  and latest news for 2024.  

New Zuari Bridge, popularly known as Manohar Setu, is a bridge connecting North Goa and South Goa over the Zuari River in Goa, India.

Opened in 2022, the  Sinjuari Bridge is the second longest  bridge in India with a length of 640 meters (2,100 feet). The project takes its name from the Zuari River and is managed by the  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

one  Known for its beaches and cultural tourism, Goa is making headlines with the development of modern infrastructure. Recently, the state welcomed the new airport and the new Zuari bridge, which enhances urban development and connectivity. The bridge was built to ease traffic  and load on the Old Zuari Bridge from North Goa to the southern region. The Zuari Bridge is expected to open in 2022, but the second road will take another six years to complete. This article provides details about the New Zuari Bridge and how it will impact the future connectivity and  landscape of Goa. 

Zuari Bridge Highlights:

The new Zuari Bridge is different from the Zuari Bridge and is designed to reduce traffic and load on the old Zuari Bridge. Here are the main points:

 

Key details of Zuari/New Zuari Bridge:
Total cost	Rs 2,701 approx
Projects total length	13.635 Km
New Zuari Bridges length	640 metres
Number of lanes	8 lanes
Owner	National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Current status	Operational
Design	Cable bridge
Carrier road	NH-66

The New Zuari Bridge in Goa is an infrastructure change that will benefit the region's housing and connectivity. Once completed, traffic will decrease during peak hours,  tourist season and rainy season. The bridge has reduced the travel time from Dabolim Airport to Dona Paula, making Goa  attractive for tourists and investors. 

Development of infrastructure will impact the real estate sector in Goa. Areas previously considered remote or difficult to reach have gained importance due to the ease of access provided by the new Zuari Bridge. As connectivity improves, the demand for real estate and the real estate market in these regions will increase. Real estate developers are also more likely to invest in new development-based projects, fueling growth in these areas.  

History of Zuari Bridge: 

The cornerstone of the  Bridge was laid in 2016 and it was initially determined that it would take three years to complete. Bhopal based Dilip Buildcon Ltd. He received an award for his bridge construction project. Work has begun on the construction of the country's second largest  bridge  in cooperation with  Ukrainian companies. However, the work progressed slowly. The construction of the bridge was initially planned to be completed in 2021 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which prevented DBL's Chinese consultants from traveling to India. [1] Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the first phase of the new Zuari Bridge in Goa on 29 December 2022. [2] The second (south) bridge was opened to traffic on 24 December 1023.

 New Zuari Bridge: Contractors & tenders

Here are the names of key contractors who developed New Zuari Bridge in Goa:

Package	Contractor
Package 1: 8.32 km highway with 3.18 km 6 lane elevated viaduct and ramps	Dilip Buildcon (DBL)
Package 2: 640m New Zuari Bridge (cable-stayed) with 7-year maintenance	DBLMBZ JV (Dilip Buildcon Ltd-Mostobudivelnyi Zahin Ltd)
Package 3: 3.67 km highway with 3.2 km 6 lane elevated viaduct and ramps	Dilip Buildcon (DBL)
Authority engineer	S N Bhobe Associates, Goa
Design consultants	Infinite Civil Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
Proof consultant	Dr Dewei Chan, Shanghai, China
Approach's authority engineer	Bloom Companies LLC, India

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New Zuari Bridge Goa Twin Towers: 

On 22 December  2023, Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of the Twin Towers to be built on the New Zuari Bridge. Dilip Buildcon will be responsible for producing the iconic video at an estimated cost of  Rs 297 crore. The pylons of the New Goa Zuari Bridge  have  been designed to support the weight of two towers to be installed between  two railway lines. Construction is expected to take three years. 

There will be a telescope at the top of each tower that will allow people to see the big city. The observation deck has been carefully designed to accommodate up to 500 people at a time and is expected to become a tourist attraction. To enhance the experience, visitors will ascend to the top via a high-speed elevator similar to the one used at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. 

Notably, Dilip Buildcon will personally finance the construction of the Twin Towers with little support from the government. The company hopes to operate the towers for the next 50 years, eventually making its money by paying people who want to visit the building.

In summary, the Goa government has added another bridge to the country's infrastructure. In Zuari Bridge will be responsible for ensuring flow from north to south. The bridge, which was recently opened to visitors, will also have two twin towers for visitors to enjoy the view. The New Goa Bridge will not only be suitable for traffic, especially during the holiday season, but will also have the potential to become a major tourist attraction. The Twin Towers are equipped with observation decks that will offer visitors beautiful views of Goa's beautiful surroundings.