Digha–Sonpur Bridge, Patna

Name: Digha–Sonpur Bridge
Address: Patna, India

#43 among attractions in Patna

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The Digha–Sonpur bridge or J. P. Setu is a rail-cum-road bridge across river Ganga, connecting Digha Ghat in Patna and Pahleja Ghat in Sonpur, Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is named after Indian independence activist Jayaprakash Narayan. The rail-cum-road bridge provides easy roadway and railway link between northern and southern parts of Bihar. It is a steel truss bridge. Regular scheduled passenger rail service was inaugurated on this route on 3 February 2016. This bridge of 4,556 metres length is the second longest rail-cum-road bridge in India, after Bogibeel Bridge in Assam. ()

Local name: दीघा-सोनपुर रेल-सह-सड़क पुलOpened: 3 February 2016Length: 2.83 miWidth: 33 ftCoordinates: 25°40'5"N, 85°6'30"E

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Digha–Sonpur Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Patna Golf Club, P&M Mall, Sabhyata Dwar, Statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Golf
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Memorial
Sabhyata Dwar, Patna
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Monuments and statues
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Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
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Museum
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Memorial
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Memorial
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Museum
Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna
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Neighbourhood
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Universities and schools
Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna
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