05 SEP, 2023
Sweta Gupta
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This cable-stayed bridge spans Mahim Bay. It opened in 2009, shortening travel time between Western and Southern Mumbai to 10-15 minutes.
Kolkata's second Hooghly bridge, also called the Vidyasagar Setu, opened in 1992. It is one of India's longest cable-stayed bridges, with six lanes and a capacity for 85,000 vehicles.
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Pamban Bridge, India's first sea bridge, has linked Rameshwaram Island to the mainland since 1914. Designed by German engineer Scherzer, it features a unique central section that opens for ferries.
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In Siliguri, West Bengal, named after King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's coronation, it spans the Teesta river. Its distinctive pink colour and tiger statues at each end draw locals and visitors alike.
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The Golden Bridge in Gujarat connects Ankleshwar to Bharuch over the Narmada river. Built by the British in 1881 for trade and access to Mumbai, it earned its name from its high construction cost.
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Howrah Bridge, an iconic Kolkata landmark, spans the Hooghly river. Built in1943, it's a cantilever bridge supported only at its ends. Built without a single bolt or nut, it used steel from the Tata Iron and Steel Company.
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The Vembanad Rail Bridge in Kochi, India's second-longest railway bridge, connects places over water, replacing the slow boat crossings of the past, with this engineering marvel.
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Jadukata Bridge, spanning the Kynshi River in Ranikor, West Khasi Hills, is a breathtaking cantilever bridge connected only at the ends, set amidst lush greenery — a true gem among India's bridges.
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Opened in 1997, the Godavari Arch Bridge in Rajahmundry spans the Godavari. It is Asia's longest prestressed concrete arch bridge.
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India's longest river bridge, spanning over 9 km, connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Opened in 2017, it reduced travel time from 6 hours to 1 hour.
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Taller than the Eiffel Tower, this is the world's highest railway bridge at 359 metres (1,180 feet) above the Chenab River. It is currently under construction and will open to visitors by Jan 2024.
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