Kotri Bridge, Road and rail bridge in Kotri, Pakistan
Description
Kotri Bridge spans the Indus River across 594 meters using six connected sections to link Kotri and Hyderabad through a combined rail and road structure. The design features a single railway track with roads on both sides, allowing trains to move in one direction while vehicles travel both ways.
History
Engineer Ernest Ifill Shadbolt directed construction of the Indus Bridge Works for the Kotri-Rohri Railway, with work beginning in 1893 and completing in 1900. This railway connection represented a major development in improving transport across the region at the turn of the century.
Culture
Known locally as Kotri Pul, this crossing serves as a vital meeting point where residents, merchants, and travelers move between major cities in Sindh. The bridge shapes how people in this region connect with each other and conduct business across the river.
Practical
The bridge remains passable year-round, though water levels on the Indus can fluctuate during the monsoon season. It is helpful to know that the structure experiences heavy use from both train traffic and vehicles, particularly during peak hours.
Did you know?
The bridge foundations extend 15 to 18 meters below the water level, which was a significant engineering feat for its construction era. This depth was necessary to establish a stable base within the riverbed of the Indus.
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