The biggest (longest) bridge in India is the Atal Setu (officially Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — MTHL), inaugurated on 12 January 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is 21.8 km long and is India's longest sea bridge, connecting Mumbai (Sewri) to Navi Mumbai (Nhava Sheva). It surpassed the Bandra-Worli Sea Link as India's longest sea bridge.
Biggest bridge in India = Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link), 21.8 km long.
Inaugurated: 12 January 2024 by PM Narendra Modi.
Connects Sewri (Mumbai) to Nhava Sheva (Navi Mumbai).
Named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Cost: ₹17,843 crore; reduces travel from 1 hour to ~20 minutes.
Longest river bridge in India: Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, Assam — 9.15 km (inaugurated 2017).
Bandra-Worli Sea Link: 5.6 km (2009).
Longest Bridge in India (Overall): • Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) — 9.15 km
Longest Sea Bridge in India (Overall Longest Bridge): • Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — MTHL)
Top 5 Longest Bridges in India:
| Bridge | Length | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atal Setu (MTHL) | 21.8 km | Sea bridge | 2024 |
| Dhola-Sadiya Bridge | 9.15 km | River bridge | 2017 |
| Dibang River Bridge | 6.2 km | River bridge | 2018 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Setu | 5.75 km | River bridge (Ganga, Patna) | 1982 |
| Bandra-Worli Sea Link | 5.6 km | Sea bridge | 2009 |
Note on Dhola-Sadiya: • Until 2024, Dhola-Sadiya was often cited as India's longest bridge (river bridges) • Atal Setu is the longest overall bridge (sea + river combined)
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