Golden Bridge

The Golden Bridge connects Ankleshwar to Bharuch in the Gujarat state of western India. It was built in 1881 by the British, who needed a bridge across the Narmada River to create better access to trade and administration officials in Bombay (now called Mumbai).[1] The bridge is also called the Narmada Bridge.

Golden Bridge

Narmada Bridge
Golden Bridge viewed from railway bridge
Coordinates21°41′36″N 73°00′18″E
CarriesRoad
CrossesNarmada River
LocaleBharuch and Ankleshwar in India
Characteristics
DesignThrough arch bridge
Total length1,412 m (4,633 ft)
History
Construction start7 December 1877
Construction end16 May 1881
Location
Golden bridge on Narmada river

Construction

The British started the work to build the bridge on 7 December 1877. The bridge was completed on 16 May 1881 at a cost of Rs 45.65 lakhs and it was called Narmada Bridge. Later it came to be known as the Golden Bridge on account of the heavy expenditure incurred on building it. After independence, it was part of the national highway. However, the flow of heavy traffic was reduced after a new bridge on Narmada was built. It is made of iron.

The length of the Golden Bridge is 1412 m.

See also

References

  1. "Golden Bridge stands true to its name now". The Times of India. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2018.


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