New Yamuna Bridge

The Yamuna Bridge is also the first six-lane bridge in India built with modern design and structure. It has two pylons, made up of concrete material, that provide support to the major part of the deck of the bridge held together by steel cables. The bridge also acts as a road link between Allahabad and NH-27 stretching across for 370 meters. The modern technology combined with environmental compatibility and excellent quality make for some of the features of this bridge that offer great benefits. India has a stupendous network of bridges and this bridge is a fine example of the country’s tremendous growth in infrastructure.One of the oldest cities in India, Allahabad has witnessed an era of historic confluence and also is among the revered pilgrimage places in the country. Be it the magnanimous Allahabad Fort, the pious Triveni Sangam or the Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Allahabad has a long list of attractions for its visitors to explore. Yamuna Bridge is like a new feather in Allahabad’s cap. The image speaks about the stupendous architecture of Yamuna Bridge. The view of the bridge during dawn and dusk is mesmerizing.Also known as the Naini Bridge, the Yamuna Bridge is among India’s longest cable-stayed bridges. It runs across the Yamuna River in the North-South direction, connecting Allahabad to the Naini district. It was constructed in the year 2004 to minimize the traffic congestions over the old Naini Bridge. The construction of the bridge was a joint responsibility of the Hindustan Construction Company and Hyundai Engineering and Construction.