Nehru Bridge
Bridge in Asharam road area, Ahmedabad
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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 | |
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| Coordinates | 23°1′37″N 72°34′29″E / 23.02694°N 72.57472°E |
| Carries | Road Traffic |
| Crosses | Sabarmati River |
| Locale | Asharam road area, Ahmedabad |
| Official name | Nehru Bridge |
| Maintained by | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| Preceded by | Gandhi Bridge |
| Followed by | Ellis Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel and Slab bridge |
| Material | Still & RCC Slabs |
| Total length | 950 meter approx |
| History | |
| Opened | 24x7 365 days |
| Closed | never |
| 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.
References
- ^ Patel, Lakshmi (12 September 2019). "After 50 years, bridges to undergo major repairs". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
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