The bridge is named in honor of the late Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
It was constructed using approximately 100,000 cubic meters of concrete and 20,000 tonnes of steel.
The central span of the bridge measures 150 meters, facilitating maritime navigation.
The project was executed by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro.
It is engineered to withstand high wind speeds and seismic activity common to the coastal region.
Atal Setu, also known as the Third Mandovi Bridge, is a 5.1-kilometer cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mandovi River in Goa. It serves as a vital transit link connecting Panaji to the northern regions via the NH-66 highway. The structure features a distinctive design with three main spans and is supported by 88 high-tensile stay cables. As one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India, it significantly diverts traffic from the older Mandovi bridges, reducing congestion in the capital city. The bridge deck reaches a height of 30 meters above the river level, providing unobstructed passage for ships. Construction was completed and inaugurated in early 2019.
The river banks near the Old Secretariat in Panaji offer the best vantage points to capture the full silhouette of the bridge.
The bridge is a high-speed arterial road; stopping is prohibited and unsafe.
Enjoy the structure by driving across during daylight hours for the best visibility of the engineering.
Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel before entering the bridge, as there are no service areas on the span.
Do not attempt to pull over or park on the bridge for photos, as it is a strictly regulated high-speed thoroughfare.
