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The '''Lal Mandi Footbridge''' is a [[Suspension Bridge|suspension-type]] [[Footbridge|pedestrian]] [[bridge]] located in the city of [[Srinagar]] in the Indian [[Kashmir Conflict|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It connects the Lal Mandi and [[Rajbagh]] areas of the city to the city centre [[Lal Chowk]].
The '''Lal Mandi Footbridge''' is a [[Suspension Bridge|suspension-type]] [[Footbridge|pedestrian]] [[bridge]] located in the city of [[Srinagar]] in the Indian [[Kashmir Conflict|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It connects [[Wazir Bagh]] areas of the city to the city centre [[Lal Chowk]]. Completed in July 2005, it was the first of its kind in the region and connects the Wazir Bagh locality to [[Lal Chowk]], easing pedestrian movement and reducing ferry dependency. The bridge played a key role in decongesting nearby roadways and enhancing walkability in the city center. In 2019, it was upgraded with programmable RGB facade lighting under the Srinagar Smart City initiative to improve its nighttime visibility and aesthetics.


==History==
==History==
It is the first suspension-type bridge to come across the [[Jhelum River|Jhelum]] in the city.<ref name="primary">{{cite web|title=Bridges of Srinagar|url=http://www.kashmirnetwork.com/justju/static.php?page=static140320-002250|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217121828/http://www.kashmirnetwork.com/justju/static.php?page=static140320-002250|archivedate=2015-02-17}}</ref> It was constructed over a period of two years under the [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party|PDP]]-[[Indian National Congress|Congress]] coalition [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir|government]] in the State led by [[Mufti Muhammad Sayeed]] and has helped greatly in easing the traffic congestion in the city centre.<ref name="GK">{{cite web|title=People Prefer Lal Mandi Footbridge|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/oct/25/people-prefer-lal-mandi-footbridge-over-vehicles-in-reaching-lal-chowk-18.asp}}</ref>
The Lal Mandi Footbridge, completed on 13 July 2005, was the first suspension-type pedestrian bridge across the [[Jhelum River]] in [[Srinagar]], linking the Wazir Bagh area to the city centre at [[Lal Chowk]].<ref name="primary">{{cite web|title=Bridges of Srinagar|url=http://www.kashmirnetwork.com/justju/static.php?page=static140320-002250|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217121828/http://www.kashmirnetwork.com/justju/static.php?page=static140320-002250|archivedate=2015-02-17 |website=kashmirnetwork.com}}</ref> It was constructed over two years under the [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party|PDP]]-[[Indian National Congress|Congress]] government led by [[Mufti Mohammad Sayeed|Mufti Mohammed Sayeed]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kashmir as a Borderland: The Politics of Space and Belonging across the Line of Control 9789048543991 |url=https://dokumen.pub/kashmir-as-a-borderland-the-politics-of-space-and-belonging-across-the-line-of-control-9789048543991.html |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=dokumen.pub |language=en}}</ref> easing pedestrian dependency on shikara ferries and reducing congestion on nearby road bridges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=People prefer Lal Mandi footbridge over vehicles in reaching Lal Chowk |url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/oct/25/people-prefer-lal-mandi-footbridge-over-vehicles-in-reaching-lal-chowk-18.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124213436/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/oct/25/people-prefer-lal-mandi-footbridge-over-vehicles-in-reaching-lal-chowk-18.asp |archive-date=2010-11-24 |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=www.greaterkashmir.com |language=en}}</ref> In October 2019, the footbridge was equipped with facade lighting, including programmable RGB luminaires and 21 kV backup, under the Srinagar Smart City project to enhance its nighttime appearance alongside other key bridges.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-01 |title=3 city bridges being facade lighted for enhancing look |url=https://kashmirreader.com/2019/10/22/3-city-bridges-being-facade-lighted-for-enhancing-look/ |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=Kashmir Reader |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Location==
== Structure ==
The bridge is vital walkway located in [[Srinagar]], in the neighborhood of [[Tyndale Biscoe School]].
The Lal Mandi Footbridge lies between the coordinates 34°4'4.16"N and 34°4'7.34"N, with UTM positions ranging from 482719.36 to 482670.777. It is a 120.97-long [[Suspension bridge|suspension-type]] pedestrian bridge with a width of 4 meters, allowing safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge comprises three piers, each spaced with a horizontal clearance of 35 meters, and maintains a vertical clearance of 0.7 meters above the high flood level (HFL).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lal Mandi Footbridge (Srinagar, 2005) |url=https://structurae.net/en/structures/lal-mandi-footbridge |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=Structurae |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=Consultancy services for preparation of detailed project report including technical and financial study in River Jhelum (NW 49) |publisher=WAPCOS Limited |url=https://iwai.nic.in/sites/default/files/NW-49%20Final%20Jhelum%20DPR.pdf |date=February 2020 |volume=1 |location=Gurgaon |pages=13}}</ref>
 
==Usage==
The bridge busiest walkway which connects residential area of [[Rajbagh]] to [[Lal Chowk]]. It is mostly used by [[Tyndale Biscoe School]] students.  


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 26 September 2025


Lal Mandi Footbridge
Coordinates34°4′5.81″N 74°48′44.55″E / 34.0682806°N 74.8123750°E / 34.0682806; 74.8123750
OS grid referenceTemplate:Gbmappingsmall
CarriesBicycles, Pedestrians
CrossesJhelum
LocaleSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Preceded byAbdullah Bridge
Followed byAmira Kadal
Characteristics
DesignSuspension Bridge
MaterialConcrete, Steel
Total length130 metres (430 ft)
Width4 metres (13 ft)
Longest span66 metres (217 ft)
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
Opened13 July 2005 (2005-07-13)
Location
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The Lal Mandi Footbridge is a suspension-type pedestrian bridge located in the city of Srinagar in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Wazir Bagh areas of the city to the city centre Lal Chowk. Completed in July 2005, it was the first of its kind in the region and connects the Wazir Bagh locality to Lal Chowk, easing pedestrian movement and reducing ferry dependency. The bridge played a key role in decongesting nearby roadways and enhancing walkability in the city center. In 2019, it was upgraded with programmable RGB facade lighting under the Srinagar Smart City initiative to improve its nighttime visibility and aesthetics.

History[edit | edit source]

The Lal Mandi Footbridge, completed on 13 July 2005, was the first suspension-type pedestrian bridge across the Jhelum River in Srinagar, linking the Wazir Bagh area to the city centre at Lal Chowk.[1] It was constructed over two years under the PDP-Congress government led by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed,[2] easing pedestrian dependency on shikara ferries and reducing congestion on nearby road bridges.[3] In October 2019, the footbridge was equipped with facade lighting, including programmable RGB luminaires and 21 kV backup, under the Srinagar Smart City project to enhance its nighttime appearance alongside other key bridges.[4]

Structure[edit | edit source]

The Lal Mandi Footbridge lies between the coordinates 34°4'4.16"N and 34°4'7.34"N, with UTM positions ranging from 482719.36 to 482670.777. It is a 120.97-long suspension-type pedestrian bridge with a width of 4 meters, allowing safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge comprises three piers, each spaced with a horizontal clearance of 35 meters, and maintains a vertical clearance of 0.7 meters above the high flood level (HFL).[5][6]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Bridges of Srinagar". kashmirnetwork.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Kashmir as a Borderland: The Politics of Space and Belonging across the Line of Control 9789048543991". dokumen.pub. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "People prefer Lal Mandi footbridge over vehicles in reaching Lal Chowk". www.greaterkashmir.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "3 city bridges being facade lighted for enhancing look". Kashmir Reader. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Lal Mandi Footbridge (Srinagar, 2005)". Structurae. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Consultancy services for preparation of detailed project report including technical and financial study in River Jhelum (NW 49) (PDF). Vol. 1. Gurgaon: WAPCOS Limited. February 2020. p. 13.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A view of Footbridge.
    A view of Footbridge.
  • Footbridge and Jhelum.
    Footbridge and Jhelum.
  • Footbridge connecting Abi Guzar Bund and Silk Factory road.
    Footbridge connecting Abi Guzar Bund and Silk Factory road.
  • A view of Footbridge during winter.
    A view of Footbridge during winter.
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