Key Facts About Bandra-Worli Sea Link Bridge
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The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is an 8-lane cable-stayed bridge in Mumbai, officially known as the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link.
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It spans 5.6 kilometers across Mahim Bay, connecting Bandra in the western suburbs to Worli in central Mumbai.
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The bridge is part of the West Island Freeway System and significantly reduces travel time between the two locations.
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It was the first cable-stayed bridge built over the sea in India.
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The bridge was designed to handle approximately 37,500 vehicles per day.
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It features complex pylon geometry to accommodate the seabed geology.
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The bridge is designed to withstand earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude.
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It is also India's first bridge constructed in open sea conditions.
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