January 5, 2014

Majestic /Heritage Empress Bridge on Sutlej at Hussianiwala ( Ferozepur ) - Pics

The Majestic Road ( on top ) cum Rail Bridge at Hussainiwala ( Ferozepur ), inaugurated on 02 March 1887 , was dismantled during the 1971 War. Its piers are intact.

The Bridge was an engineering marvel. It can be a heritage site.

For pic of the original bridge

https://www.facebook.com/114582843518753/posts/empress-bridge-ferozepur-old-time/142170417426662/



The original approach road  Overbridge ( at one end of the bridge for road to gain height above the railway line below )



http://www.stamps-auction.com/firozpur-old-postcard-defence-post-empress-bridge-rail-for-sale-85573


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( Your Blog writer on  wheel chair - at site )


http://www.panoramio.com/photo/60558746

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