Laxman Jhula Rishikesh Glass Bridge: New Name is Bajrang Setu

Rishikesh Glass Bridge The construction of Rishikesh Glass Bridge is being done next to Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. This will be the country’s suspension bridge, on which light vehicles (like – bike) will be allowed to go. Actually, Laxman Jhula has become around 92 years old, which in the year 2019 was closed keeping safety in view.

This glass bridge is going to be a unique glass bridge of Uttarakhand. Its length will be about 132.2 meters and width 8 meters.

Overview: Rishikesh Glass Bridge

The length of the glass is 1.5 meters and width 2.5 meters. At the same time, its thickness will be 3.5 inches. After being made, it will remain for about 150 years ahead. It will be started till the end of 2025.

The new Rishikesh Glass Bridge is being built parallel to Laxman Jhula will have a width of 8 meters and a length of 132.3 meters. It will have two glass floors. In the middle, a 2.5 meters wide road is being made.

Laxman Jhula

The about 92 years old Laxman Jhula bridge, connecting Tapovan of Tehri district and Laxmanjhula of Pauri district, was closed for movement on 13 July 2019 from the point of view of safety. Near this bridge, the construction work of Bajrang Setu started.

The construction of Laxman Jhula Setu between 1927 to 1929 in the British rule.
The construction of Laxman Jhula Setu below Tapovan on the Ganga river was done between the years 1927 to 1929 during the British rule.
On 12 July 2019, in the safety audit report of the Public Works Department, this bridge was declared unsafe, and the administration closed this bridge for movement. After that, the effort for a new option of Laxman Jhula bridge had started.
The responsibility of this new bridge was given to the Public Works Department.
For the new bridge, the Public Works Department prepared the DPR and through the state government sent it for approval to the Central Road Fund.
After July 2019, due to the closure of traffic on Laxman Jhula bridge, the local citizens have been facing a lot of trouble.

Bajrang Setu (glass bridge)

Near the world-famous Laxman Jhula, the construction work of the glass bridge (Bajrang Setu) is going on. The executing agency claims that by the coming June 2025 the glass bridge will be ready.

Till now 65 percent work has been completed. In such a situation it is being hoped that soon the glass bridge will be ready. After which to see the glass bridge one will not have to go to China. In Rishikesh itself on the glass bridge i.e. glass bridge people will be able to move.

Actually, the central government on 27 October 2021 under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund approved 56 crore rupees. With this amount the Public Works Department was told to construct Bajrang Setu (glass bridge) between Tapovan-Swargashram.

After this the Narendra Nagar Division of PWD called tender and on 5 January 2022 hired the executing agency. In such a situation the construction of the bridge is being done by the executing agency.

Rishikesh Glass Bridge ( Bajrang Setu Rishikesh )

Bajrang Setu will be 133 meters long and eight meters wide
Bajrang Setu, being prepared as an alternative to Laxman Jhula bridge, will in itself be a unique example of technology.
This bridge, with a total length of 133 meters and a width of eight meters, will be three-laned.
In the middle of this bridge, small four-wheeled vehicles will be able to pass.
In the middle of Bajrang Setu there will be double lanes of 2.5–2.5 meters for two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.
On both sides of the bridge there will be a 1.5-meter pedestrian path.
This pedestrian path will be made of glass.
The thickness of this glass will be 65 mm, which is very strong.

Standing on it, tourists are able to see from the height of 57 meters the wonderful view of the flowing stream of the Ganga and now you able to stroll on it.
For this bridge, total financial approval of 68 crore rupees was provided. For its construction, in the first phase, an amount of 18 crore 78 lakh rupees was also released to the Public Works Department.

Towers of the bridge will be in the shape of Kedarnath temple
The towers being built on both sides of Bajrang Setu will be about 27 meters high. The specialty of these towers is that they will be made in the shape of Kedarnath temple. Which from a distance will present the glimpse of Kedarnath temple.
This Setu will be developed as a state-of-the-art structure, which will in itself be an innovative artwork. In the same way as Laxman Jhula Setu for many decades remained a center of attraction for tourists and pilgrims from India and abroad, similarly Bajrang Setu too in the coming time will become a center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists.

Rishikesh Glass Bridge

Bajrang Setu is 132.3 meters long: It should be told that the length of Bajrang Setu (glass bridge) is 132.3 meters. While, its width is 8 meters. Both the sides of this bridge will be of glass. On which people will be able to walk on foot.

People are eagerly waiting for the construction of this bridge. Meanwhile, the suspension bridge between Tapovan-Swargashram which was to be built in one and a half years, even after almost three years is incomplete.

Under the contract the related executing agency had to complete the construction in one and a half years i.e. by 4 July 2023, but even in the fixed time period the work could not be completed. After the deadline passing, on the side of the Public Works Department extension has been given to the executing agency. In which 16 months time has passed. While, 6 months time as extension only remains.

This is the specialty of the bridge

The construction work of Bajrang Setu is going on. The width of this suspension bridge is eight meters. Keeping in view the movement of devotees and tourists throughout the year, the design of the bridge has been made. In it, the shape of Kedarnath temple.

For pedestrians, a glass deck has been made. In the middle of the bridge, the movement of light four-wheeled vehicles is proposed. Along with devotees and tourists, the bridge is also important for local people and businessmen.

The bridge is necessary ?

Due to the closure of Laxman jhula bridge, local people and tourists have to move from Ram Jhula bridge and Janki Setu Bride. In the year 2023, Tehri administration also stopped the movement of two-wheeled vehicles on Ram Jhula bridge. On the bridge only pedestrians are moving. From July, the Kanwar Yatra has to begin.

The crowd gathering in the Kanwar Yatra will pass through Janki Setu. From this, the problem of local people and traders will increase. On Janki Setu, the operation of two-wheeled vehicles is permitted.

With the making of Bajrang Setu, from Tapovan local people, devotees, and tourists would get the facility to go directly to Laxman Jhula. Right now they have to come from Ram Jhula bridge and Janki Setu. People going to Neelkanth road pass through Garud Chatti bridge from Brahmpuri.

Glass Bridge Project in Uttarakhand and India

Kedarnath Glass Bridge

Kedarnath Glass Bridge is a proposed project to be constructed over the Mandakini River in Rudraprayag district, connecting Rambada and Kedarnath Shrine. Its length will be approximately 80-100 meters, and the height above the river will be around 60-65 meters.

The construction is expected to cost around 8 crore rupees and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025. This glass bridge will boost tourism and benefit local residents significantly.

Glass Bridge Project in India

Kakinada Glass Bridge Open

Kakinada Glass Bridge is the country’s first glass bridge located in Andhra Pradesh. Constructed in August 2018, it took about 7 months to complete. The bridge is 45 meters long, 8 meters high, and 2 meters wide.

The construction cost was around 2.5 crore rupees. It is made from toughened glass with a thickness of about 25 mm. Two 12 mm thick glass sheets were laminated with a 1 mm film to ensure safety, allowing protection for up to 12 hours even if broken. The bridge is open to tourists and serves as a popular attraction.

Pelling Glass Bridge

Pelling Glass Bridge in Pelling of Sikkim located this skywalk India’s first glass skywalk , which was opened common tourists for in year 2018. This bridge Pelling city from 3 km.

This morning 8 o’clock from till evening 5 o’clock open remains. Its ticket price Sikkim residents for 20 rupees and others people for 50 rupees kept has been. Its beauty with along this glass bridge its all around spread beauty’. This glass bridge has been like America’s Grand Canyon’s skywalk.

Rajgir Glass Bridge Bihar’s Nalanda district in Rajgir, quite good tourist place considered. Its main reason is here present Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religion from connected religious sites. Common tourists for this March 2021 from started has been. Here magnificent wild and hilly views seeing quite pleasant is. Here coming many adventurous activities also do can. Its length 25.9 meter and width 6 feet and height 61 meter is. This glass in fitted glass’s thickness about 45 mm is. Nature Safari Park in built this glass bridge’s cost 20 crore is. This being built in Rajgir’s tourism to quite boost has given.

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