Nivedita Setu

Nivedita Setu is a multi-span extradosed bridge spanning the Hooghly River, connecting Bally, Howrah with Dakshineswar, Kolkata.

The bridge is named after Sister Nivedita, the social worker-disciple of Swami Vivekananda.

[1][2] The 1932 Vivekananda Setu had become weak as a result of ageing and with heavy traffic even repairs became difficult.

[2] The main challenge was to design and construct a new bridge that did not mar the view of the old Vivekananda Setu, did not dwarf the historically important Dakshineswar Kali Temple which is located well within visible distance, and carry substantially higher levels of fast traffic for around half a century.

[2][3] Nivedita Setu has won an Award of Excellence from the American Segmental Bridge Institute, USA.

Twin bridges: 2007 Nivedita Setu (left) and 1932 Vivekananda Setu (right), from the Hooghly River