Atal Pedestrian Bridge Explained

Atal Pedestrian Bridge
Carries:Pedestrians
Crosses:Sabarmati river
Locale:Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Other Name:Atal Foot Over Bridge
Named For:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Owner:Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Design:Pedestrian truss bridge
Material:Concrete
Material1:Steel
Length:3000NaN0
Width:100NaN0 to 140NaN0
Piers In Water:4
Winner:STUP Consultants
Builder:P & R Infraprojects Ltd.
Begin:2018
Complete:2022
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:14

Atal Pedestrian Bridge is a pedestrian triangular truss bridge at Sabarmati Riverfront on Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It has a design inspired by kites. Inaugurated in 2022, it is long and to wide.

History

On 21 March 2018, a steel foot overbridge (pedestrian bridge) was approved by the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) connecting both banks of Sabarmati river, at a cost of . The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation named it after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary on 25 December 2021.[1] The construction was completed by June 2022.[2] [3] On 27 August 2022, it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[4] [5]

Architecture

The bridge is located between Sardar Bridge and Ellis Bridge. It is designed by STUP Consultants Ltd based in Mumbai and built by P&R Infraprojects Ltd.[6]

The design is inspired by kite festival organised in the city.

It is a single span steel truss bridge with two additional foundations. The cross section of the truss has rhombus shape similar to kites. The elevation of the truss gives impression of an arch which is supported on spherical bearings on each end. The depth of the truss varies across the length. The bridge is shaded by colourful fabric panels with colours inspired by kites. They protect people from harsh climate.[7] 2600 metric tonnes of steel pipes were used in its construction. The railings are made of steel and glass.[8] It is lit by LED lights.

It is long and to wide.[9] [10] It features two levels of walkways at each end connecting upper and lower promenades of the Sabarmati riverfront. It connects the flower garden on the west bank to upcoming arts and culture centre on the east bank.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-12-24 . Ahmedabad: Bridge named after Vajpayee . 2022-07-29 . The Times of India . en.
  2. Web site: 2022-07-19 . Congress declares Atal Bridge open, protesting delay in inauguration . 2022-07-29 . The Indian Express . en.
  3. Web site: 2nd phase of Sabarmati Riverfront Development to be completed by 2027 . 2022-07-29 . Ahmedabad Mirror . en.
  4. Web site: 2022-08-27 . PM Modi to launch 'Atal Bridge': All about foot overbridge on Sabarmati river . 2022-08-27 . Hindustan Times . en.
  5. Web site: 2022-08-27 . PM Modi inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river, pays impromptu visit later . 2022-08-30 . Hindustan Times . en.
  6. Web site: 04:06 . 2020-09-17 . Riverfront foot overbridge gets a leg-up . 2022-07-29 . The Times of India . en.
  7. Heggade . V. N. . February 2022 . A Vision to Conceptual Design of Bridges . Civil Engineering & Construction Review . 35 . 2 . 32–44 . 0975-9034 . 2022-07-29.
  8. Web site: 2022-08-27 . This is Not Europe or America: Its Newly Built 'Atal Bridge' In Ahmedabad . 2022-08-30 . IndiaTimes . en-IN.
  9. Web site: 2020-09-17 . Riverfront foot overbridge gets a leg-up . 2021-02-22 . The Times of India.
  10. Web site: 2020-07-15 . In photos: A new river bridge for walkers only under construction at Sabarmati Riverfront . 2021-02-22 . DeshGujarat . en-US.