Old Naini Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Old Naini Bridge
Carries:4 lanes
Location:Prayagraj, India
Design:double-decked truss bridge
Length:1006m (3,301feet)
Material:Steel
Complete:1865
Closed:2019 (renovated 2021-2022)
Coordinates:25.4239°N 81.8503°W

The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city. The bridge runs north-south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to the neighbouring area of Naini. Its upper deck has a two lane railway line which connects Naini Junction railway station to Allahabad Junction railway station, while the lower deck has successfully been facilitating roadway services since 1927.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old(150 year old) Yamuna Bridge - Allahabad.
  2. Web site: Railway Bridge over Jumna at Allahabad.