India's Longest Sea Bridge To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi Today
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Atal Setu is longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country
The lights used in Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge, do not disturb the aquatic environment and its construction involved several technologies that were used for the first time in India, a senior official said, adding that it being described as "engineering marvel" by experts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri--Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country
"On January 12, PM Modi will inaugurate the Atal Setu - the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. This is India's longest bridge built on the sea. Several such technologies have been used in the making of this bridge, which are used for the first time in India. The lights used in this bridge do not disturb the aquatic environment.," Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said.
