Historic Revival: Restoration of Delhi's 400-Year-Old Barapulla Bridge

The 400-year-old Barapulla Bridge in Delhi's Nizamuddin area will be restored by the Archaeological Survey of India within three months. The bridge, built under Emperor Jehangir's rule, has faced heavy encroachment and degradation. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena is spearheading the restoration efforts, ensuring the bridge's historical integrity is maintained.

The historic 400-year-old Barapulla Bridge in Delhi's Nizamuddin area is set to undergo restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within three months, Raj Niwas officials announced on Sunday.

During a site visit, ASI's director general assured full restoration within the given timeframe to Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, who reviewed the progress. This marked Saxena's second visit to the site in a week, as his earlier visit was on August 4. The structure had been neglected and turned into a dumping ground, prompting Saxena to initiate urgent action for its restoration.

With local residents and various agencies like the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Public Works Department supporting the initiative, encroachments have been swiftly removed. Built by Minar Banu Agha under Emperor Jehangir's reign, the 200-metre-long bridge was once considered one of Delhi's most beautiful structures. After desilting the drain beneath it, ASI will commence restoration work while preserving the bridge's originality and adding proper lighting.