The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city. The bridge runs north-south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to the neighbouring area of Naini. Its upper deck has a two lane railway line which connects Naini Junction railway station to Allahabad Junction railway station, while the lower deck has successfully been facilitating roadway services since 1927.[1][2]
Old Naini Bridge | |
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 Old Naini Bridge captured by Samuel Bourne, in the 1860s | |
| Coordinates | 25°25′26″N 81°51′01″E / 25.42389°N 81.85028°E |
| Carries | 4 lanes |
| Locale | Prayagraj, India |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | double-decked truss bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 1,006 metres (3,301 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1865 |
| Closed | 2019 (renovated 2021-2022) |
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