• Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, is a 822.96 meter long cable-stayed 6 laned toll bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India...
  • 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 is a cable-stayed bridge, with 121 cables in a fan arrangement, built using steel pylons 127.62 metres (418.7 ft) high.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The other bridges are the Vidyasagar Setu (popularly called the Second Hooghly Bridge), the Vivekananda Setu and the newly built Nivedita Setu.
  • Enjoy the Scenic View: Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, offers a breathtaking view of the Hooghly River and Kolkata’s skyline.
  • 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.