Inputs by Alekhya Chavan
Atal Setu is a sea bridge in Mumbai, India. It was inaugurated on January 12th, 2024, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Navi Mumbai. This bridge spans 21.8 km, with 16.5 km over the sea and 5.5 km on land, serving as a connectivity link between water and land.
The bridge cost about Rs 17,840 crores to build. It’s the longest sea bridge in India.
Structural Strength
Atal Setu’s engineering helps overcoming challenges like tidal conditions and dynamic sea forces. It has been designed keeping in mind the traffic flow and the natural forces at work.
