Uttarakhand’s first glass bridge in Rishikesh completed by June 2025!

In Rishikesh, near the world-famous Lakshman Jhula, the construction of a glass bridge (Bajrang Setu) is in progress. The construction company claims that the glass bridge will be ready by June 2025. So far, 65% of the work has been completed. People are excited because soon, there will be no need to visit China to see a glass bridge. They can enjoy it right in Rishikesh!

On October 27, 2021, the Central Government approved Rs 56 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund. This amount was given to the Public Works Department (PWD) to build the Bajrang Setu (glass bridge) between Tapovan and Swargashram. The Narendranagar division of PWD called for tenders and hired a construction company on January 5, 2022, to carry out the project.

The Bajrang Setu will be 132.3 meters long and 8 meters wide. Both sides of the bridge will have glass walkways where people can walk. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the bridge to be completed.

The Bridge connect Tapovan and Swargashram

The suspension bridge between Tapovan and Swargashram was supposed to be built in 1.5 years, but it is still unfinished after nearly 3 years. The construction company was supposed to finish the work by July 4, 2023, but they missed the deadline. The PWD gave the company an extension of 6 more months, and the bridge is now expected to be ready by June 2025.

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Rishikesh Uttarakhand

Rishikesh, a city in Uttarakhand, is famous as the Yoga City. It is on the banks of the holy river Ganga. This city is the start of Devi Bhoomi. People from all over the world visit here.

Many visitors go to see the old Lakshman Jhula over the Ganga. But this bridge has been closed for a long time. Now, people can enjoy the view of Rishikesh from Ram Jhula.

The 100-year-old Lakshman Jhula is under repair. For safety reasons, it will not open again for use. But there is good news! Uttarakhand‘s first glass bridge in Rishikesh will soon replace it. Let’s talk about this new bridge!

The Uttarakhand government is building a new bridge in Rishikesh called Bajrang Setu. This bridge will replace the old Laxman Jhula.

First glass bridge in Rishikesh

The Bajrang Setu will be India’s first glass bridge in Rishikesh. It will give a thrilling experience to visitors. An official from the Public Works Department said the bridge will be ready by June 2025.

The foundation work is happening on both sides of the Ganga River. The towers on this bridge are being designed to look like the shape of Kedarnath Temple, which makes it even more special!

The Bajrang Setu will be an impressive bridge. The towers will be 27 meters tall, and the bridge itself will be 133 meters long and 8 meters wide.

The bridge will have three lanes. Small two-wheelers can pass through the middle lane. The middle lane will have two 2.5-meter-wide lanes for two-wheelers.

On both sides of the bridge, there will be a glass walkway. Tourists can stand there and enjoy the stunning view of the Ganga River from a height of 57 meters.