Modi in Gujarat: PM inaugurates country's longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu
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- The bridge, which was known as 'Signature Bridge', has been renamed as 'Sudarshan Setu' or Sudarshan Bridge.
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Published on Feb 25, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', the country's longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea, connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district. (X/@narendramodi)
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Chief CR Paatil were also present.(PTI)
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PM Modi inaugurated the four-lane cable-stayed bridge called the 'Sudarshan Setu'. (PTI)
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The bridge boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from Srimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. (PTI)
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The 2.32 km bridge, including 900 metres of central double-span cable-stayed portion and a 2.45 km long approach road, has been constructed for ₹979 crore, as per an official release. (PTI)
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The four-lane 27.20-metre wide bridge has 2.50 metre wide footpaths on each side, it said. (PTI)
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Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port. It is located nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated. (PTI)
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Published on Feb 25, 2024 12:46 PM IST