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Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu

Coordinates: 20°29′13″N 85°48′59″E / 20.486833°N 85.816491°E / 20.486833; 85.816491
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Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu
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Coordinates20°29′13″N 85°48′59″E / 20.486833°N 85.816491°E / 20.486833; 85.816491
CarriesRoad
CrossesMahanadi River
LocaleCuttack-Nuapatna
Characteristics
MaterialRCC
Total length2,583 metres (8,474 ft)
History
Opened01 April 2018
Location
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Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu is a bridge connecting Cuttack and Athagarh. This bridge over river Mahanadi reduces distance between Cuttack, Dhenkanal by 16 kilometres (9.9 mi). The bridge was opened to public on 01.04.2018. Length of this bridge is 2,583 metres (8,474 ft) long.[1] It is named after Madhusudan Das, famed lawyer, freedom fighter.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Pioneer, The. "CM opens Madhusudan Setu in Cuttack". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  2. ^ "Odisha names new bridge on Mahanadi as Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu". OdishaSunTimes.com. 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2019-12-02.