Archive · 23 Aug 2025
India's First Double-Decker Bridge Celebrates 65 Years
India's first double-decker bridge, the Rajendra Setu, opened in 1959.
This special bridge, with a road on top and a railway underneath, was a big deal for connecting North and South Bihar.
It made travel faster and helped the area grow.
The bridge was named after India's first president and was opened by Prime Minister Nehru.
After many years, a new bridge was built nearby to handle all the modern traffic.
Rajendra Setu, India's first double-decker bridge, connected North and South Bihar.
Construction began in 1952 and was completed in 1959, reducing travel times.
The bridge was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 2, 1959.
It was named after Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's first President.
A new parallel bridge has been constructed to address rising traffic and maintenance needs.
- Who
- Inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru; named in honor of Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
- What
- Rajendra Setu, India's first double-decker bridge, inaugurated in 1959.
- When
- Construction began in 1952, completed in 1959, and inaugurated on December 2, 1959.
- Where
- Bihar, connecting North and South regions.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and reduce travel times between Patna and other major cities.
- Name
- Rajendra Setu
- Type
- Double-decker bridge
- Location
- Bihar
- Opened
- 1959
- Inaugurated by
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Honoring
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Purpose
- Connectivity