PM Modi Set To Unveil Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge On February 25th

The inauguration of the Signature Bridge between Okha and Beyt in the pilgrimage site of Dwarka on February 25 is scheduled to be conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Spanning 2.5 kilometres, the bridge holds immense significance for both residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature 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. The 2.5 km bridge is being built for Rs 978 crore, as per ANI reports.

The Signature Bridge boasts a unique design, with a footpath adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. It also holds the distinction of being India's longest cable-stayed bridge, with solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity. The local community and pilgrims are eagerly anticipating the inauguration, as it would mark a significant improvement in accessibility to the sacred Beyt Dwarka.

A tourist at Dwarka expressed, "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 will cut down their travel time by 3 hours," reported ANI.

Another tourist remarked, "The bridge will serve as an effective and sustainable option for those who are unable to afford boat cruises. It would enable and facilitate transportation of locals, who often face many challenges while commuting at night."