8 things about Sudarshan Bridge that may surprise you

Charushree Chundawat

Feb 26,2024

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PM Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu, which connects the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat.Gujarat.

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The foundation of the bridge, which connects old and new Dwarka, was laid in 2017 by the Prime Minister.

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Sudarshan Setu is the country's longest cable-stayed bridge at 2.32 km.

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Sudarshan Setu is on the Arabian Sea, connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district.

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Sudarshan Setu includes 900 metres of the central double-span cable-stayed portion and a 2.45 km-long approach road.

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Sudarshan Setu has been constructed at a cost of Rs 979 crore, as per an official release.

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Sudarshan Setu has one megawatt solar panels installed on side footpaths.

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The footpaths on both sides of the bridge are adorned with verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, providing a unique cultural touch.

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Sudarshan Setu aims to benefit around 8,500 residents on Beyt Dwarka island.