Steps to build bridges at certain heights

The government has taken an initiative to ensure that the bridges over the rivers around the capital are constructed at certain heights as per recommendations of a task force so that they do not create obstacles to the movement of water vessels.
It has formed a five-member committee to inspect 14 bridges on Turag, Tongi and Balu rivers and take proper steps so that they are built at certain heights. Some of the bridges are under construction.
The committee was formed at a meeting at the conference room of the shipping ministry yesterday, with Shipping Minister and taskforce chairman Shahjahan Khan in the chair.
The committee headed by joint secretary (admin) of the shipping ministry Md Alauddin has been asked to submit its reports within 15 working days with recommendations on the next course of action.
The meeting emphasised the need to implement the recommendations of the taskforce to restore navigability of the rivers and ensure uninterrupted water flow through them.
There are 14 bridges from Kanchpur to Mirpur Bridge, which were constructed below certain heights. Seven of them were constructed by Roads and Highway Department, five by LGED and two by railway.
According to the rules, the bridges should be built at the height of 25 feet from the highest water level of the rivers.