Ahmedabad will now get a new gift in a few days. This new gift is the iconic foot overbridge built on the Sabarmati river. More than 95 percent of the work on this foot overbridge has been completed. We will first show you the inside view of this bridge. The stretch of the Sabarmati river visible from the bridge, the bridge connecting the old and new city and the surrounding areas located on both sides will fascinate everyone.
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How is this famous foot over bridge?
The bridge is 300 metres long and 14 metres wide, with a distance of 100 metres in between. This huge foot overbridge is on RCC pile foundation and steel supports. 2,100 metric tonnes of iron was used in the construction of the bridge. The foot overbridge will have RCC flooring, planters and stainless steel and glass railings. Kite-shaped sculptures will be installed on both sides. From the view of drone cameras, this bridge looks like a giant fish. Dynamic LED lights will also be installed on the bridge that can change colour, which will enhance the beauty of the bridge city even in the dark of night.
What arrangements will be made for visitors on the bridge?
As development is taking place at double speed in Gujarat and especially in Ahmedabad, today a new feather is being added to the identity of Ahmedabad and that is the iconic foot over bridge. This bridge is so attractive that you will feel as if you are in a foreign country. If you dream of roaming around the city at night and are attracted to the Avanava Bridge of Singapore, then you do not need to spend lakhs of rupees to go to Singapore. Because, a similar attractive and colorful foot overbridge has already been built on the Sabarmati river in our Ahmedabad. Tourists from Gujarat and the world including Ahmedabad will be able to enjoy walking on this bridge.
This bridge has been built between Ellisbridge and Sardarbridge at a cost of Rs 75 crore. Seeing this bridge from a distance, you will feel like seeing it closely and as soon as you come closer, you will not feel like going away. Because, the structure of the bridge itself has been designed in such a way that people can be pulled from anywhere. The 300-meter bridge connects the east and west areas of the Sabarmati riverfront. This bridge will give a new direction to development and multilevel car parking on the eastern and western coast. A glimpse of art and culture will also be seen here. The design of this bridge is very attractive. Now let's see what is special about this bridge that everyone is eagerly waiting to see.
Know what are the features of this Atal foot over bridge
- A foot overbridge was constructed between Ellis Bridge and Sardar Bridge on Sabarmati river
- Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to easily navigate the eastern and western banks
- People of Ahmedabad will be able to enjoy the riverfront peacefully without traffic
- The total length of the bridge is 300 meters and the bridge weighs 2600 metric steel
- The bridge is 10 meters wide at the ends and 14 meters wide in the middle
- Wooden flooring and granite flooring on the bridge
- Stainless steel and glass railing on the bridge
- Flower garden, event ground, LED lighting on the western bank of the bridge
- Kite-shaped sculpture in the middle of the bridge
- Art culture gallery will be built on the bridge
- Food stalls will also be set up on the bridge
- This foot overbridge has been constructed at a cost of more than Rs 74 crore
Expenditure of more than Rs 74 crore
The project was approved by the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited, or SRFDCL, on March 21, 2018. At that time, its cost was estimated to be Rs 74 crore. However, the cost of constructing the bridge is likely to cross Rs 90 crore.
The decorative theme of the bridge was a big challenge
The foot overbridge will be connected by two levels of walkways on either side of the riverfront, allowing easy access to both the upper and lower sides. Creating a decorative theme of a bridge made of kites was not that easy. However, it is being made possible due to the amazing work of the engineers.
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When will this bridge open?
Today another bouquet of success will be added to the glory of Ahmedabad. PM Modi today inaugurated the prestigious foot overbridge on Sabarmati Riverfront at a cost of more than Rs 74 crore. Opened for the general public.
How to reach Atal Foot Over Bridge?
Below you have been given a link to Google Map through which you can easily reach Atal Bridge.
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