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From Sudarshan Setu To Bandra–Worli Sea Link, These Are 7 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges Of India

These stunning cable-stayed bridges are structural marvels that beautifies our India.

by Ankita Mazumdar
From Sudarshan Setu To Bandra–Worli Sea Link, These Are 7 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges Of India

Are you wondering what is a cable-stayed bridge? Well, it is a bridge which has one or more towers. Multiple cables are attached to the towers to support the bridge deck. In this manner, it provides a stable way to transfer the weight of the bridge to the towers. Most of them are designed in a manner which resembles a fan. We have so many such structural engineering marvels in India. Recently, one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India was unveiled by our Prime Minister. Here are some of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India that you should know about.

These Are The 7 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges Of India

1. Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai

This famous long cable-stayed bridge in India is one of its kind! This bridge connects the Western Suburbs of Bandra to Worli in South Mumbai in under 10 minutes. The views from here are immaculate. It was opened in the year 2009 and can withstand earthquakes measuring up to 7 on the Richter scale. The construction cost for this is around ₹1,634 crore.

Length: 5.6 km

2. Atal Setu, Goa

It is also one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India and Goa. it is also called the Third Mandovi Bridge which connects Panaji and Porvorim, over the Mandovi River. Earlier, there were ferry options to travel between these places but since 2019, the travel time has been cut short. However, you can still take the ferry route.
Length: 5.1 km

3. Sudarshan Setu, Gujarat

Recently, one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India, Sudarshan Setu, was unveiled by our Prime Minister in Gujarat. It connects Beyt Dwarka and Okha, so it is also known as Okha–Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge. The construction cost for this is around ₹980 crores! One interesting factor is that there are solar panels which will help in generating one megawatt of electricity.

Length: 2.32 km

4. Kota Chambal Bridge, Rajasthan

It is a part of the Kota Bypass and crosses the Chambal River in Rajasthan. This was inaugurated in the year 2017 by Narendra Modi. The estimation of this project is around ₹214 crore. As the bridge is 60 metres above the Chambal River, it offers breathtaking views.

Length: 1.5 km

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5. Vidyasagar Setu, Kolkata

This is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in West Bengal. It is also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge. Vidyasagar Setu is built over the Hooghly River which connects Howrah with Kolkata with easy flow of traffic. It was opened in 1992 and the project was for ₹388 crore.

Length: 823 m

6. New Zuari Bridge, Goa

It is commonly known as Manohar Setu and was undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India. This cable-stayed bridge connects the north to the south part of Goa. It is set over the Zuari River, hence the name. It was opened in just 2022 by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Length: 640 m

7. Atal Setu Bridge, Kashmir

Built over the gushing Ravi River, this cable-stayed bridge was opened in 2015. The aim behind this project was to improve travel and road connectivity between the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. The bridge connects Basholi and Dunera and costs around ₹145 crore
Length: 592 m

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Which out of these stunning cable-stayed bridges in India have you travelled?

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First Published: February 29, 2024 6:28 AM