Spanning India: Country’s 10 Most Iconic Bridges

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Jan 14, 2024 Published Jan 14, 2024

Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link)

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Bandra-Worli Sea Link (Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link)

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Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)

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Pamban Bridge

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Kanoh Bridge (Bridge No. 541)

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Chenab Bridge

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Naini Bridge (New Yamuna Bridge)

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Mahatma Gandhi Setu

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Shastri’s Kumbh Link

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