India's first cable-stayed bridge, the Anji Khad bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, is almost complete.
The 96 cables to support the bridge have been fully installed in a record 11-month period. And the superstructure is likely to be completed by May this year.
The Indian Railways aims to connect J&K to the rest of the country with this all-weather rail link.
Anji Khad Bridge, an engineering marvel constructed in the tough terrain of J&K, connects Katra and Reasi. It crosses the Anji river, a tributary of Chenab.
Anji Khad Bridge runs about 725 m in length is supported by one central pylon which stands above the river bed.
Cable-stayed bridges are a type of bridge with a continuous girder supported by inclined stay cables between one or more towers.
Cable-stayed bridges are cheaper and faster to construct than, say, suspension bridges. They are also strong enough to support rail connectivity over a short distance.
Cable-stayed bridges can become unstable if there are constant high-speed crosswind conditions. It is also difficult to inspect and repair the bridge.
The longest cable-stayed bridge in the world is Russky Bridge in Russia with a main span of 1,104 m.