Sudama Setu

Sudama Setu
The bridge connects the temple and island
Coordinates22°14′12″N 68°58′7″E / 22.23667°N 68.96861°E / 22.23667; 68.96861
Carriespedestrians
CrossesGomti river
LocaleDwarka, Gujarat, India
Named forSudama
Characteristics
DesignPedestrian suspension bridge
MaterialConcrete, steel
Total length166 m (545 ft)[1]
Width4.2 m (14 ft)[1]
Piers in water2
History
Engineering design byPKS Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd[citation needed]
Constructed byReliance Industries Limited
Construction start5 May 2011
Construction endFebruary 2016
Construction cost7.42 crore (US$890,000)[1]
Inaugurated11 June 2016 (11 June 2016)[1]
Location
Map

Sudama Setu is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Dwarka, Gujarat, India. It is named for Sudama, a childhood friend of Krishna.[2] Proposed in 2005, the bridge was opened in 2016.

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  2. ^ Parimal Nathwani (5 September 2015). "Janmashtami and Teacher's Day Coincides: Who could be bigger teacher than Krishna?". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 10 October 2015.