Iconic Bridge Construction
L&T constructed and later demolished the iconic bridge depicted in "The Bridge on the River Kwai."
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Filming Location
Film set in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka); iconic bridge near Kitulgala showcased in "The Bridge on the River Kwai."
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L&T's Debut Venture
This project marked L&T's first venture into bridge construction paving the way for future infrastructure projects.
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Efficient Bridge Construction
L&T's ECC constructed steel frame and wooden-clad bridge within an impressive eight-month timeframe.
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Mortenson's Engineering Supervision
P.H. Mortenson supervised the high engineering standards and the foundation of the Bridge before the shoot.
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Scene Authenticity
Initial bridge destruction attempt failed; L&T reengineered structure for scene authenticity in "Bridge on the River Kwai."
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The Cost of Bridging
After overcoming immense challenges, the bridge was completed at a cost of Rs. 1,600,000, turning the vision into reality.
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