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Summary:

The article discusses the ongoing restoration of the Sarangapani Memorial Road Over Bridge in Mayiladuthurai, India. The bridge, built in 1974, is undergoing a ₹6-crore renovation project by the State Highways Department to extend its lifespan and improve its load-bearing capacity. Key works include replacing damaged concrete, strengthening the superstructure, replacing expansion joints and parapets, and laying a new road surface. Over 50% of the work is complete, with a final inspection planned for November 30th, 2025, aiming to reopen the bridge to traffic soon after.

News Article:

Mayiladuthurai’s Vital Sarangapani Bridge Restoration Nears Completion

Mayiladuthurai, India – November 9, 2025 – Major progress is being made in the restoration of the Sarangapani Memorial Road Over Bridge (ROB), a crucial transportation link in Mayiladuthurai. Constructed in 1974, the bridge has been closed to traffic since October 3rd to allow for extensive renovations by the State Highways Department.

The ₹6-crore project aims to significantly extend the bridge’s lifespan and enhance its load-bearing capabilities. Work crews are diligently replacing damaged concrete, strengthening the superstructure, and replacing all 35 expansion joints. New reinforced concrete parapets are also being installed to improve safety.

“The Sarangapani Bridge has served the town for nearly five decades. Once reopened, it will ensure safer, smoother traffic and renewed connectivity across Mayiladuthurai,” stated a senior highways official.

Collector H. S. Srikanth recently inspected the progress of the work, which officials say is now over 50% complete. Encroachments that had previously hindered progress on the Sitharkadu side of the bridge have been cleared.

A final inspection is scheduled for November 30th, 2025, with the aim of reopening the vital bridge to the public shortly thereafter. The project is being supervised by Divisional Engineer M. Manisundaram and Assistant Executive Engineer B. Suryamurthy. Once completed, the renovated Sarangapani Bridge is expected to provide smoother and safer traffic flow for the town.

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