Nehru Bridge

About

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, it is a modern and larger bridge compared to the landmark Ellis Bridge, and is dedicated to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister. One of the attractions of Ahmedabad City, the Patang Revolving Restaurant is situated near Nehru Bridge on the banks of Sabarmati River. The length of the bridge is approximately 950 meters in length and 22.6 meters in width, it features a steel-and-RCC superstructure supported by 12 piers and seven spans, including rocker-cum-roller bearings engineered to accommodate seismic activity. The bridge remains vital to city traffic and underwent major structural refurbishment in 2021 to ensure continued service.

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