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Interesting Facts About India’s Longest Sea Bridge

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Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

India’s longest sea bridge was inaugurated on 12 January 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is also known as the ‘Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.’
 

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Saving time

The distance from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, which was previously 2 hours, can now be covered in just 20 minutes. 
 

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21.8 km long

This six-lane bridge is 21.8 km long and it includes an impressive 16.5 km sea link. It connects Suri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district. 
 

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1.77 lakh metric tonnes of steel

Atal Setu is constructed with 1.77 lakh metric tonnes of steel and 5.04 lakh metric tonnes of cement. 
 

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Magnificence

The bridge incorporates 17 times more steel than the iconic Eiffel Tower. 
 

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Engineering marvel

The quantity of cement utilized in constructing the bridge is six times greater than that used for the Statue of Liberty in America. 
 

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400 cameras

It is anticipated that 70 thousand people would be able to travel daily. Around 400 cameras have been installed for security reasons. 
 

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Convenience

Travelling from Mumbai to Raigad via the Atal Setu bridge now takes just half an hour. Motorcycles, auto rickshaws, and tractors are prohibited from using the bridge.

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