Atal Bridge

Facts for Prelims

Atal Bridge

News: PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the iconic ‘Atal Bridge’ in Ahmedabad.

About:
• This bridge is built on the banks of the Sabarmati Riverfront, Sabarmati River which flows through the city of Ahmedabad.
• Equipped with an attractive design and LED lights, this bridge is about 300 meters long and 14 meters wide.
• The pedestrian only bridge has been built by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
• Sabarmati River is a monsoon-fed river originating in Aravalli hills (Udaipur) and draining in the Gulf of Cambay in the Arabian Sea.
• The right bank tributaries of Sabarmati river are Sei, siri and Dhamni.
• The left bank tributaries are Wakal, Harnav, Hathmati, Khari and Watrak.
• Dharoi Dam is one of the major dams on the river.