Vidyasagar Setu, Cable-stayed bridge over Hooghly River in Kolkata, India.
The Vidyasagar Bridge extends 823 meters across the Hooghly River with 121 steel cables arranged in a fan pattern from two 127-meter pylons.
Construction of this engineering project started in 1979, required twenty years to complete, and became the first cable-stayed bridge in India upon opening in 1992.
The bridge carries the name of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a 19th-century Bengali educator who advanced social reforms and education in the region.
Six traffic lanes connect Kolkata and Howrah cities, with toll collection points managing the flow of approximately 30,000 vehicles crossing the bridge daily.
The bridge features a modern cable-stayed design that differs from the cantilever structure of the nearby Howrah Bridge, representing engineering advancement in India.
Location: Kolkata
Inception: October 10, 1992
Official opening: October 10, 1992
Length: 823 m
GPS coordinates: 22.55694,88.32778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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