Nehru Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Nehru Bridge
Official Name:Nehru Bridge
Carries:Road Traffic
Crosses:Sabarmati River
Locale:Asharam road area, Ahmedabad
Maint:Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Design:Steel and Slab bridge
Material:Still & RCC Slabs
Length:950 meter approx
Open:24x7 365 days
Preceded:Gandhi Bridge
Followed:Ellis Bridge
Closed:never
Coordinates:23.0269°N 72.5747°W

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.

One of the attractions of Ahmedabad City, the Patang Revolving Restaurant is situated near Nehru Bridge on the banks of Sabarmati River.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: After 50 years, bridges to undergo major repairs. Patel. Lakshmi. September 12, 2019. Ahmedabad Mirror. en. 2019-09-19.