Vidyasagar Setu

Also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu is a cable-stayed toll bridge over the Hooghly River, connecting Kolkata and Howrah. Named after the 19th century Bengali polymath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, it is one of the longest bridges in Asia. The bridge spans for over 457 m in length and is around 35 m wide. This cable-styled bridge has 121 cables in a fan-like arrangement that have been built using steel pylons that are around 127.6 m high. Construction of the bridge started in 1978 and was completed in 1992. Vidyasagar Setu was finally commissioned in October 1992 and opened to public thereafter. It is one of the most prominent bridges in eastern India and is known for its architectural splendour. If you love long drives, it is one of the best places to enjoy the same, especially late at night.