Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu Explained

Bridge Name:Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu
Native Name:Netaji Setu
Crosses:Kathajodi (distributary of Mahanadi)
Carries:Three lane roadway and pedestrian pathways each side
Coordinates:20.4558°N 85.8486°W
Spans:67
Builder:HES Infra Pvt Ltd
Complete:2017

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu (also called Netaji Setu) is a bridge over the river Kathajodi a distributary Mahanadi connecting Belleview Point near Judicial Academy in Cuttack to Trishulia. The length of the bridge is 2.88 km and is the longest bridge in Odisha.[1]

It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik on 19 July 2017.[2] It is the first 3 lane bridge in Odisha and reduces the distance between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack by 12 km.[3] It also eases the traffic congestion on NH- 16 that connects twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The bridge was named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who was born and brought up in Cuttack.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu:: Longest bridge in Odisha.
  2. News: Odisha CM Naveen dedicates new bridge connecting Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The New Indian Express. 19 July 2017. 27 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Kathajodi- Cuttack - Trishulia Bridge. 19 July 2017 .
  4. News: Odisha's longest bridge inaugurated . The Hindu. 20 July 2017. PTI. 27 May 2023.