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Signature Bridge

Fatal incident — no rating on this entry⌖ Wazirabad, over the Yamuna river, DelhiEntry #05 in Delhi
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Delhi's iconic cable-stayed bridge took 14 years to complete against a 4-year target, marred by fatal construction accidents, cable-stay failures, and contractor disputes, with the budget ballooning several times over.

The official record states: "Delhi government called it a "bridge of hope" upon opening despite the record delay and cost overrun."

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Sources

  • https://www.inkl.com/news/14-years-in-the-making-delhi-s-signature-bridge-is-still-a-project-under-construction
  • https://grokipedia.com/page/Signature_Bridge
Blunderlust RecordBL/DEL/2004/BRI
Status
Still standing (barely) / long-delayed
Category
Bridge
State
Delhi
Year
Approved 2004, opened 2018 (14 years vs planned 4)
Cost to taxpayers
₹2,097 CrCost overrun from ~₹464 crore sanctioned to ~₹1,594–2,600 crore
Lives lost
Reported, exact toll disputed

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