Cable Bridge Surat, Cable-stayed bridge in Athwa district, Surat, India.
The Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that crosses the Tapi River and connects Athwa district to Adajan. The structure includes multiple traffic lanes and a three-way interchange on the Athwalines side to manage vehicle flow.
Construction began in 2010 but faced a major setback in 2014 when a concrete slab collapsed. The project was redesigned and rebuilt by a new construction team afterward.
The bridge honors an Indian politician and thinker through its name and serves as a daily crossing for residents between two neighborhoods. It has become a functional landmark that shapes how people move through the city.
The bridge has multiple lanes designed for continuous traffic flow, with additional ramps to distribute vehicles. It is best visited during off-peak hours if you want to view or photograph the structure from elevated vantage points.
Following the 2014 collapse, specialized safety measures were integrated throughout the design to prevent future failures. This incident became a turning point that shaped how the bridge was ultimately constructed.
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