Launched with much fanfare by the Delhi government in 2018, the Signature Bridge was supposed to cut travel time at key choking points and attract local and international tourists due to its unique features. In this guide, we present the key facts about this unique bridge.
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Signature Bridge: Construction
Plans to build the bridge were first announced in 2004. The Delhi Cabinet approved the plan in 2007.
Signature Bridge: Inauguration
The bridge was inaugurated on November 4, 2018, by Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal.
Signature Bridge: Location
The bridge spans Delhi’s Yamuna at the Wazirabad section, connecting Wazirabad to East Delhi.
Signature Bridge: Construction Cost
The bridge was developed by the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation at a cost of over Rs 1,518 crore.
Signature Bridge: Height
The Signature Bridge is the tallest structure in Delhi, double the height of the Qutub Minar, at 154 mts.
Signature Bridge: Unique Features
It is India’s first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, showcasing the Namaskar Mudra. The boomerang-shaped pylon consists of two inclined columns, which bend mid-way. The upper portion of the pylon anchors the backstay cables and the main-span cables, arranged in a harp-like manner. Four lifts are installed in the legs of the bow-shaped pylon of the bridge. Two lifts are inclined at 60 degrees while two others are at 80 degrees.
Significance in a commute
It has reduced the travel time between northeastern areas and the inner city from 45 minutes to 10 minutes. The Western and Eastern approaches to the bridge connect Timarpur, Nehru Vihar, Wazirabad, Aruna Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar on the Ring Road to Bhaganpura on the Mangal Pandey Marg.
How to reach the Signature Bridge?
- The bridge is 41 km from Delhi’s IGI Airport.
- The bridge is 16 km from the New Delhi Railway Station.
- The bridge is 9 km from Delhi’s ISBT Bus Stand.
Latest update
On March 6, Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal said that the UT will build an elevated road, connecting the Wazirabad Signature Bridge with the DND. To be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2,500 crore, the 18-km elevated road will reduce the travel time between Wazirabad and the DND flyway by 15-20 minutes and decongest the Ring Road.
FAQs
What is the Signature Bridge?
It is a cable-stayed bridge over the Yamuna in Delhi.
When was the Signature Bridge opened?
The Signature Bridge was inaugurated on November 4, 2018.
How much did it cost to build the Signature Bridge?
The cost of building the Signature Bridge was around Rs 1,518 crore.
What are the features of the Signature Bridge?
The bridge has a viewing gallery at a height of 154 mts. It has an LED-lighting system.
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