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Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, is a toll bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, linking the cities of Kolkata and Howrah . Opened in 1992, with a total length of 823 metres (2,700 ft), Vidyasagar Setu is the first [2] and longest cable-stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia.
Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. It is also popularly known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, as it was the second bridge across this river.
Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. It is also popularly known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, as it was the second bridge to be built across this river.
Popularly also known as the ‘Second Hooghly Bridge’, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. With a length of 458 m and 115 m wide, this was originally built to reduce the traffic on Howrah Bridge.
Built over River Hooghly, Vidyasagar Setu holds the record for being the longest cable-stayed bridge in the country. It is a toll bridge measuring a little more than 457 m, with a deck that has a width of 35 m. This six-lane bridge has the capacity of carrying 85,000 vehicles daily.
Nov 1, 2023 · Spanning 823m, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India. Engineers from two companies — Freeman Fox and Partners and the Bharat Bhari Udyog Nigam Limited — had supervised the construction of the bridge, which took over 22 years to build.
Vidyasagar Bridge is located in Kolkata, West Bengal over the River Hooghly. The bridge carries the NH17 which is called the Kona Expressway. It is an important toll bridge connecting Kolkata to several parts of West Bengal.
Oct 3, 2013 · Stretching across 823 meters in length, Vidyasagar Setu claims to be one of the longest bridges of its type in Asia. It is the second bridge to be constructed across the Hooghly River after the...
Vidyasagar Setu. Howrah’s Stunning Bridge. 1/3. Overview. Also called Second Hooghly Bridge, this is India’s cable-stayed bridge that is built over the gushing Hooghly River. Suggested Duration - 1 to 2 hours. What To Expect? Unwind here with delightful views of the river, click snaps with loved ones and soak in terrific view of the cityscape.
Vidyasagar Setu is the sister bridge of Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) and Vivekananda Setu, built over River Hooghly. It is one of the largest cable bridges in India and also one of the largest in Asia.
