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29/08/22 20:35 PM IST

PM Inaugurates Pedestrians-And-Cyclists-Only Atal Bridge In Gujarat

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi  inaugurated the 300-metre long 'Atal Bridge' for pedestrians and cyclists across the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad.
Features of the bridge 
  • This bridge is built on the banks of the Sabarmati Riverfront on Sabarmati River which flows through the city of Ahmedabad.
  • Equipped with attractive design and LED lights, this bridge is about 300 meters long and 14 meters wide.
  • 2,600 metric tons of steel pipe has been used in the construction of this bridge and the railing is made of glass and steel.
  • The bridge will provide connectivity to various public developments on the East and West Bank, from multi-level car parking and plazas, to the proposed arts, cultural and exhibition center between the Flower Park on the East Coast and the West Bank’s Event Ground.
  • The total cost of construction of this bridge is Rs 74.29 lakh crore.
Source- India Today 

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