New Yamuna Bridge - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 6 km from Allahabad Railway Station, the New Yamuna Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge located in Prayagraj. It is one of the scenic places for sightseeing in Allahabad.

The New Yamuna Bridge was constructed across Yamuna River in the year 2004 to minimize the traffic over the Old Naini Bridge. The bridge runs north-south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to its neighborhood of Naini. The construction of the bridge was a joint responsibility of the Hindustan Construction Company and Hyundai Engineering and Construction.

Also known as the Naini Bridge, the total length of the bridge is 1,510 m with the longest span of 260 m which is supported by cables and concrete anchor bridges. This is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in India, and also the first six-lane bridge in India built with modern design and structure. It has two pylons, made up of concrete material, that provide support to the major part of the deck of the bridge held together by steel cables. The bridge also acts as a road link between Prayagraj and NH-27.

The modern technology combined with environmental compatibility and excellent quality makes for some of the features of this bridge that offer great benefits. The view of the bridge during dawn and dusk is mesmerizing.

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry: Free