MANDOVI BRIDGE

GOA
Poster Presentation

ABHILASH, 4NI20CV400, B,
The National Institute of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Mysuru

Mandovi bridge in Goa

Opened : 1971 (first) 1998 (second)

2019 (Third)
Total length : 620 metres
Body of water : Mandovi river
Carries : Four lanes of NH 66
Coordinates : 15.505°N 73.837°E

INTRODUCTION:
The Mandovi bridge is a set of two bridges. It carries four lanes of NH 66 over river
Mandovi. It was Russian in design and the first to be used in this country. The first Mandovi
bridge was built in 1971 and the second one in 1998.
On 5 July 1986 the first bridge collapsed. After the collapse, this project required the
dismantling of the old bridge structure and strengthening with by filling M20 concrete. The total
cost of construction was ₹20 million (US$250,000). The parallel bridges have a length of 600
metres each.

DESCRIPTION:
The Atal Setu, also known as the Third
Mandovi Bridge or Atal Bridge, is a cable-
stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji
and Porvorim. It carries the NH 66 over the
tidal part of the Mandovi River. It has a total
length of 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi). It is the third
longest cable-stayed bridge in India. Two
wheelers, three wheelers and bullock carts are
strictly prohibited from using the Atal Setu due
to its height of 30 metres (98 ft). It opened on 5
February 2019.