Sudarshan Setu has been constructed at a cost of about Rs 980 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu, connecting Okha mainland and Bayt Dwarka island in Gujarat. The foundation stone of the bridge connecting old and new Dwarka was laid by the Prime Minister in 2017.
Features of Sudarshan Setu: India’s longest cable-stayed bridge
- Sudarshan Setu spans an impressive 2.32 km, making it India’s longest cable-stayed bridge.
- The bridge has been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 980 crore and is a significant investment in the country’s infrastructure.
- The four-lane cable-stayed bridge connects the Okha mainland to Bayt Dwarka island.
- It has an overall width of 27.2 meters (89 ft) and has two lanes in each direction.
- The footpaths on both sides of the 2.5 meters (8 ft) wide bridge are decorated with verses from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, providing a unique cultural touch.
- Solar panels with the capacity to generate one megawatt of electricity have been installed on the sides of the footpath.
- Sudarshan Setu aims to reduce travel time for devotees and tourists and is expected to become a major tourist attraction in Dwarka.
- The construction of the bridge solves the transportation challenges faced by pilgrims, allowing easier and more convenient access to Bayt Dwarka. Earlier, devotees depended on boats, limiting their travel to daytime only.
- The Sudarshan Setu aims to benefit about 8,500 residents on Bayt Dwarka island and accommodate about 20 lakh pilgrims visiting temples in the area.
