Earthquake Memorial Bridge

The Earthquake Memorial Bridge is a modern extradosed road structure spanning 474 meters across the Jhelum River to connect two neighborhoods. It features two vehicle lanes and pedestrian pathways on both sides, built from steel and concrete with cable support systems.

Construction began in 2009 following the devastating 2005 earthquake, with financial support from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The bridge became part of the region's major rebuilding effort to restore connections between communities affected by the disaster.

The bridge's name honors those lost in the 2005 earthquake, showing how the community turned rebuilding into a way of remembering and moving forward together. Walking across it, you can sense how this event shaped the way people think about connection and resilience in their city.

You can walk or drive across at any time, with separate spaces for each type of traffic making navigation straightforward. The best way to experience it is to walk slowly and take in the views of the river and surrounding city.

The structure combines cable-stayed and cantilever design principles to create a bridge that can withstand seismic activity typical to the region. This engineering approach makes it a notable example of earthquake-resistant construction.

Location: Muzaffarabad

Inception: 2014

Length: 474 m

Width: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 34.34778,73.46397

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01