Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Howrah Bridge Unveils Rs 22-Crore Dynamic Lighting Makeover
Howrah Bridge in Kolkata has received a new lighting system.
The project cost Rs.
22.35 crore.
Thousands of lights now show the bridge’s shape and important parts.
The lights can work together with sound.
Special displays will be used during festivals and national days.
People will be able to watch the shows through a mobile app.
Officials hope the makeover will make the bridge more attractive at night.
They also expect it to encourage heritage tourism.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, has illuminated Rabindra Setu, commonly known as Howrah Bridge.
The installation includes 3,825 luminaires with a combined capacity of 385 KW.
Synchronized lighting and sound highlight the bridge’s structure, crowns, skeletal surfaces, and main pylons.
The Rs. 22.35-crore project was executed by M.M. Brothers, with Havells Lighting support and Jadavpur University as technical consultant.
Dynamic light shows will be presented during national events and festivals and made available through a dedicated mobile app.
- Who
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, the custodian of Rabindra Setu, led the lighting project with M.M. Brothers, Havells Lighting, and Jadavpur University.
- What
- Rabindra Setu, also known as Howrah Bridge, received a Rs. 22.35-crore dynamic architectural lighting system.
- When
- The article does not specify the project’s inauguration date; the lighting is planned for national events and festivals.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, at Rabindra Setu, commonly known as Howrah Bridge.
- Why
- The project aims to celebrate the bridge’s heritage, refresh Kolkata’s night skyline, and support heritage tourism.
- Project cost
- Rs. 22.35 crore
- Number of luminaires
- 3,825
- Total lighting capacity
- 385 KW
- Lighting features
- Synchronized architectural lighting and sound
- Contractor
- M/s M.M. Brothers
- Lighting support
- M/s Havells Lighting
- Technical consultant
- Jadavpur University
- Public access
- Live dynamic light shows will be broadcast through a dedicated mobile app