All you need to know about Atal Bridge on the Sabarmati riverfront made for pedestrians
"Atal Bridge not only connects the two banks of Sabarmati river but it is also unique in design and innovation. In its design, the famous kite festival has been kept in mind," PM Modi said during the Khadi Utsav event from where he inaugurated the bridge.
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Ahmedabad, August 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 300-metre long Atal Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad. It was a tribute by the local people to former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The PM, accompanied by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and state BJP chief C R Paatil, also took a stroll on the bridge and waved at people.
"Atal Bridge not only connects the two banks of Sabarmati river but it is also unique in design and innovation. In its design, the famous kite festival has been kept in mind," PM Modi said during the Khadi Utsav event from where he inaugurated the bridge.
"Gandhinagar and Gujarat have also given a lot of love to Atal ji. In 1996, Atal ji won the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar with record votes. This bridge is a heartfelt tribute to him from the people here," the Prime Minister added.
It has been built using 2,600 metric tonnes of steel pipes while the roof is made of colourful fabric and the railing is built with glass along with stainless steel, said an official release.