Nehru Bridge

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The Nehru Bridge is a major bridge over the river Sabarmati, and serves as an artery of major public transport for the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India. Built in the 1960s,[1] it is a modern and larger bridge compared to the landmark Ellis Bridge, and is dedicated to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.

Nehru Bridge
Outside of Gandhi Ashram 02.jpg
Coordinates23°1′37″N 72°34′29″E / 23.02694°N 72.57472°E / 23.02694; 72.57472Coordinates: 23°1′37″N 72°34′29″E / 23.02694°N 72.57472°E / 23.02694; 72.57472
OS grid referenceTemplate:Gbmappingsmall
CarriesRoad Traffic
CrossesSabarmati River
LocaleAsharam road area, Ahmedabad
Official nameNehru Bridge
Maintained byAhmedabad Municipal Corporation
Preceded byGandhi Bridge
Followed byEllis Bridge
Characteristics
DesignSteel and Slab bridge
MaterialStill & RCC Slabs
Total length950 meter approx
History
Opened24x7 365 days
Closednever
Location
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One of the attractions of Ahmedabad City, the Patang Revolving Restaurant is situated near Nehru Bridge on the banks of Sabarmati River.

ReferencesEdit

  1. Patel, Lakshmi (12 September 2019). "After 50 years, bridges to undergo major repairs". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 19 September 2019.