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]