Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge in Gujarat on February 25. The 2.5 km-long bridge connects Okha and Beyt in the pilgrimage site of Dwarka. It will thus boost connectivity to the Dwarkadhish Temple.
Built at a cost of ₹978 crore, the Modi government initiated the bridge’s construction in 2017. Prior to its construction, pilgrims relied on water transport to reach the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt, Dwarka.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Okha-Beyt Dwarka Bridge
Initiated by the Centre in 2017 with a groundbreaking ceremony, the construction of the bridge aims to facilitate easier access for devotees commuting between Okha and Bet Dwarka. Before the construction of the bridge, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt, Dwarka.
Features Of Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge
- It is India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, with solar panels installed on the upper portions of its footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity.
- The bridge has been adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and with images of Lord Krishna on both sides.
- The bridge will serve as an effective and sustainable option for those who are unable to afford boat cruises.
- It will cut down their travel time by 3 hours
‘Bridge Will Benefit All Us’ – PM Modi
This bridge, which will be a gift to the people of Gujarat by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit us in a lot of ways. It will boost tourism, save us time and would also boost our access to quality healthcare with the development of public infrastructure. Tourists who once sailed 5 hours on boats to Beyt Dwarka can now straightaway take the bridge.
It would enable and facilitate transportation of locals, who often face many challenges while commuting at night.