Okha–Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge – Information & Updates

2320m long Okha–Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge is an under construction cable-stayed bridge connecting Beyt Dwarka island in the Gulf of Kutch and Okha on Gujarat’s mainland.

The bridge is under construction by SP Singla Construction (SPSC) with an estimated cost of Rs 962.43 crore. Construction work started in October 2017 with a 36 month deadline.

Okha–Beyt Dwarka Bridge will be completed and opened in August 2023 (current deadline).

Design

Okha–Beyt Dwarka Bridge with a length of 2320m will consist of a 27.2m wide deck with two carriageways. These will support 2 vehicular lanes and a 2.5m pedestrian walkway on either side with a 1MW solar mounted roof to provide shade. Its pylons will reach a height of 150m.

The bridge with 3 spans will have a 900m long central cable section and a 500m long middle span. The approach roads will be 209m long at Okha and 1101m long at Beyt Dwarka, making the entire project 3.73 km long.

Status Update

Here’s a recent video by HDG Creation on YouTube

Page last updated: April 24, 2023. Have a question or spot an error? Let me know here.