Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation, Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat.


This bridge will ease transportation and significantly reduce the time of devotees travelling between Dwarka and Beyt-Dwarka. Before the bridge's construction, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach Beyt Dwarka.

The four-lane 27.20 metre wide bridge has 2.50 metre wide footpaths on each side," an official release said. 


The bridge, which was known as 'Signature Bridge', has been renamed as 'Sudarshan Setu' or Sudarshan Bridge. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated.


"Delighted to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu today - a bridge that connects lands and people. It stands vibrantly as a testament of our commitment to development and progress," the Prime Minister said in a post on X - formerly known as Twitter. 



Features of the Sudarshan Setu: India's Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

The Sudarshan Setu spans an impressive 2.32 km, which makes it India's longest cable-stayed bridge.

The bridge has been constructed at a cost of around ₹ 980 crore and is a significant investment in the nation's infrastructure.

The four-lane cable-stayed bridge connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island.

It has a total width of 27.2 meters (89 ft) with two lanes in each direction.

The footpaths on both sides of the bridge, 2.5 meters (8 ft) wide, are adorned with verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, providing a unique cultural touch.

Solar panels are installed on the sides of the footpath with a capacity of generating one megawatt of electricity.

Sudarshan Setu aims to reduce travel time for devotees and tourists and is expected to be a major tourist attraction in Dwarka.

The construction of the Setu addresses the transportation challenges faced by pilgrims, allowing easier and more convenient access to Beyt Dwarka. Earlier, devotees relied on boats, which limited their travel to only daytime.

Sudarshan Setu aims to benefit around 8,500 residents on Beyt Dwarka island and accommodate approximately two million pilgrims visiting temples in the area.


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