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- Opened in 1992, with a total length of 823 metres (2,700 ft), Vidyasagar Setu is the first[2] and longest cable-stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia.
- This bridge took as much as 22 years to be completed. By 10th October, 1992, Vidyasagar Setu became the longest bridge in the entire world.
- The Vidyasagar Setu, popularly known as the second Hooghly Bridge is situated about 2 kilometers south of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata.
- Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, is a toll bridge over the Hooghly River, linking the cities of Kolkata and Howrah.
- Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata is the third largest cable-stayed bridge of the world and is an excellent example of the sophisticated engineering marvel.
- Vidyasagar Setu is a cable-stayed bridge, with 121 cables in a fan arrangement, built using steel pylons 127.62 metres (418.7 ft) high.
- A whopping amount of Rs.3.88 billion was invested for constructing the Vidyasagar Setu. The bridge carries the NH 117, also known as the Kona Expressway.
- Interesting Facts of Vidyasagar Setu
- Close to 30,000 vehicles ply over the Vidyasagar Setu on a daily basis.
- The Vidyasagar Setu took more than 22 years to get completed.
- How long is Vidyasagar Setu? ... With a total length of 823 metres ,Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia.
- The other bridges are the Vidyasagar Setu (popularly called the Second Hooghly Bridge), the Vivekananda Setu and the newly built Nivedita Setu.
- Explore the Vidyasagar Setu when you travel to Kolkata - Expedia's Vidyasagar Setu information guide keeps you in the know!
