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The Sudarshan Setu cable-stayed bridge, which spans Gujarat's Beyt Dwarka island and the Okha mainland, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister laid the cornerstone for the bridge in 2017 that connects the old and new Dwarkas.
The Sudarshan Setu cable-stayed bridge, which spans Gujarat’s Beyt Dwarka island and the Okha mainland, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister laid the cornerstone for the bridge in 2017 that connects the old and new Dwarkas.
Features Of The Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge In India, The Sudarshan Setu:
1. The Sudarshan Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, spanning an amazing 2.32 km.
2. The bridge represents a substantial investment in the country’s infrastructure, having been built for over ₹ 980 crore.
3. The Beyt Dwarka island and the Okha mainland are connected by a four-lane cable-stayed bridge.
4. It features two lanes in each direction, with a total width of 27.2 meters (89 feet).
5. The bridge’s 2.5-meter (8-foot)-wide sidewalks on both sides are covered with Lord Krishna statues and verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, adding a distinctive cultural flavor.
6. One megawatt of electricity can be produced by the solar panels that are erected on the sidewalk’s edges.
7. Sudarshan Setu is anticipated to be a popular tourist destination in Dwarka and attempts to shorten travel times for both tourists and devotees.
8. The Setu’s construction overcomes the transportation difficulties pilgrims encounter by facilitating simpler and more easy access to Beyt Dwarka. The use of boats, which restricted their journey to daylight hours, was once the norm for devotees.
9. Sudarshan Setu intends to accommodate almost two million pilgrims visiting the nearby temples and help about 8,500 residents of Beyt Dwarka island.
