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This Is India's Longest Bridge, Took 7 Years To Complete, Has Enough Steel To Build 6 Statue Of Liberty

India has many unique bridges but the longest of them is Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12, 2024. What makes this bridge unique is that it is built on the Arabian Sea and reduces the travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India. Atal Setu is a reflection of India's infra prowess over the years. Here, we will tell you some unique features and facts related to the Atal Setu:

Named After Former PM

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Named After Former PM

The bridge has been named in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recognizing his contributions to India's development and infrastructure growth.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

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Foundation Stone

The foundation stone of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), renamed as ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu’ was laid by Prime Minister Modi on December 24, 2016. 

Massive Steel Usage

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Massive Steel Usage

Atal Setu is the pride of India due to its size, ease of travel, engineers and scale. The steel used in the project is sufficient to construct 4 Hawara Bridges and 6 Statue of Liberty. 

Completion Time

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Completion Time

Despite the disruptions caused during the coronavirus pandemic, the Atal Setu was completed on time. It took seven years for the bridge to be fully completed. The bridge was constructed with the help of Japan. 

Construction Workforce, Cost

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Construction Workforce, Cost

The construction of Atal Setu involved employing around 17,000 labourers and 1500 engineers while also creating employment opportunities in the transport and construction industries. It cost more than Rs 17,840 crore.

Longest Bridge: Length

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Longest Bridge: Length

Atal Setu is a 21.8 km long 6-lane bridge having about 16.5 km length over the sea and about 5.5 km on the land. It is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in India. 

Connectivity

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Connectivity

Atal Setu provides faster connectivity to Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport and reduces the travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India. It also improves connectivity between Mumbai Port & Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

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