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Atal Setu: Key features of India's longest sea bridge

The 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu' is a 21.8-km bridge, embodying the Prime Minister's vision for enhanced urban mobility.

January 12, 2024 / 14:48 IST
Strategic Vision: A key element in the PM's plan to boost citizens' 'ease of mobility.' Strengthens urban transport infrastructure and connectivity.
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Strategic Vision:
-A key element in PM Modi's plan to boost citizens' 'ease of mobility.'
-Strengthens urban transport infrastructure and connectivity. (Image Credit: ANI)
Connectivity Boost: A 21.8-km six-lane bridge with 16.5 km over the sea and 5.5 km on land. Enhances travel to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai International Airports. Reduces Mumbai to Pune, Goa, and South India travel time.
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Connectivity Boost:
-A 21.8-km six-lane bridge with 16.5 km over the sea and 5.5 km on land.
-Enhances travel to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai International Airports.
-Reduces Mumbai to Pune, Goa, and South India travel time. (Image Credit: ANI)
Engineering Marvel: Utilizes groundbreaking technologies, minimizing impact on aquatic environment. Described as an "engineering marvel" with features like orthotropic steel decks.
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Engineering Marvel:
-Utilizes groundbreaking technologies, minimizing the impact on the aquatic environment.
-Described as an "engineering marvel" with features like orthotropic steel decks. (Image: ANI)
Economic Impact: Improves connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Reduces the distance between Panvel and Sewri by 15 km.
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Economic Impact:
-Improves connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
-Reduces the distance between Panvel and Sewri by 15 km. (Image: ANI)
Toll Charges: ₹250 one-way toll for passenger cars; different rates for return and frequent travelers.
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Toll Charges:
-₹250 one-way toll for passenger cars; different rates for return and frequent travellers. (Image: PTI)
Environmental Sustainability: Features river circulation rings to reduce sound and vibrations. Recognized by the Bombay Natural History Society for environmental sustainability. Equipped with an advanced traffic management system for safety and efficiency.
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Environmental Sustainability:
-Features river circulation rings to reduce sound and vibrations.
-Recognized by the Bombay Natural History Society for environmental sustainability.
-Equipped with an advanced traffic management system for safety and efficiency. (Image: PTI)
first published: Jan 12, 2024 02:48 pm

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