Nitin Gadkari To Inaugurate India’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge On A Curve In Goa, 180-Degree Curvature To Connect Airport

Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to inaugurate India’s first-ever cable-stayed bridge built on a curve in Goa on Tuesday (21 January), a landmark development in the country’s infrastructure.

The bridge, which connects Sada to Varunapuri and the Goa International Airport, features a unique curvature radius of 180 degrees, making it a pioneering structure of its kind.

In addition to the bridge inauguration, Gadkari will lay the foundation stones for four major highway expansion projects worth Rs 2,500 crore. These projects are aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic growth in Goa.

The four projects include the Ponda to Bhoma section (NH-748), the Zuari to Margao Bypass (NH-66), the Navelim to Cuncolim section (NH-66), and the Bendordem to Karnataka border (NH-66), collectively costing Rs 1,376.12 crore.

These road projects will significantly improve connectivity between key areas of Goa, including industrial estates, airports, and ports.

The Ponda to Bhoma section will link several towns, while the Zuari to Margao Bypass will provide smoother access to Dabolim Airport, Mormugao port, and Ponda city. The Navelim to Cuncolim section will enhance links to South Goa and Karnataka.

A spokesperson for the Goa government described these initiatives as "transformative infrastructure projects" under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

"These projects intend to enhance logistical efficiency and serve as a catalyst for Goa's economic growth as well as regional development," the spokesperson added.