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.
On record
The official record states: "Delhi government called it a "bridge of hope" upon opening despite the record delay and cost overrun."
Filed as "Still standing (barely) / long-delayed" and dated to Approved 2004, opened 2018 (14 years vs planned 4), this entry sits under the "Cost overrun from ~₹464 crore sanctioned to ~₹1,594–2,600 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure, project or corridor documented here as a matter of public record.
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Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
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