What is The Signature Bridge ?

Visitors will be taken in four elevators with a total capacity of 50 people to a 154-metre high glass box on the top of the bridge to provide them a bird's-eye view of the city.

There are graphics on the bridge which represents modern and progressive India. It will be developed into a tourist spot in the second phase of its development.

The total cost of the project was estimated for Rs 880 crore which rose in the years 2013 by 1,100 crore. Finally, the latest estimation is about 1575 crore. The Delhi High Court condemned this act and warned the tourism and Public Works Department to complete the whole project without any increase in the estimated budget.

After the inauguration of Delhi’s Signature Bridge by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the bridge got new routes. One route will take you from ISBT and Timapur to another part which Khajuri Khas. Some other routes will open connecting the places in northeastern parts of Delhi and northern Delhi. It will reduce the traffic as well as save much of the time.

This bridge will become a popular tourist place in Delhi soon. With viewing box and selfie spots, this huge bridge will gain much attention and popularity not only from local residents but also from the people all over the country. Many foreigners will also visit this bridge within a short time.

The 575-metre bridge will also have selfie spots.With a 250 mm thick steel plate fabrication, the bridge is one of the most contemporary landmarks in the city.

Proposed to be built in the year 2004, Delhi’s Signature Bridge finally opened in the year 2018. It also has drones to check the traffic updates. Delhi government spent a huge amount on building this bridge.

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With a reduction in time, pollution and traffic, the bridge is also a nice place to hang out with family members and friends.

With the introduction of such projects each day, India is stepping rapidly towards the developments. Such projects and expansions are true signs of developing India.

2. The bridge was constructed by the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) at a cost of about Rs 1518.37 crore.

3. The new landmark will reduce the commuting time between northeast areas and the inner city from 45 minutes to just 10 minutes, combating pollution and saving fuel.

4. People will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the top of the bridge, as people do from the Eiffel Tower.

5. Visitors will be taken in four elevators with a total capacity of 50 people to a 154-metre high glass box on the top of the bridge to provide them a bird's-eye view of the city.

6. There are graphics on the bridge which represents modern and progressive India. It will be developed into a tourist spot in the second phase of its development.

7. The 575-metre bridge will also have selfie spots.

The project was jointly inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The bridge will bring down the travel time between north and north-east Delhi.

8. With a 250 mm thick steel plate fabrication, the bridge is one of the most contemporary landmarks in the city.

work on the bridge was inconsistent due to multiple reasons, including environment clearance, lack of funds, and non-payment of dues. Earlier, the Delhi High Court has asked the agencies to submit fresh timelines for completing the project while Delhi government ordered a third- party audit of funding of Signature Bridge construction.

The Signature Bridge has been facing inordinate delay since the time of its approval. Once completed, the bridge will be the first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in the country, 675-metre long and 35.2 metre wide.

Announced in 2004, the bridge missed several deadlines. It was supposed to be operational in 2010 before the Commonwealth Games but got delayed due to several issues.

This bridge will connect Outer Ring Road on western bank with the Wazirabad Road on the eastern bank of the Yamuna. It will also reduce the total travel time by at least half an hour for commuters going to Ghaziabad and Bhopura Border via Khajuri Khas, from Wazirabad, Timarpur, Mukherjee Nagar and Baurar.

According to the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, initially, only two-wheelers will be allowed while the four-wheelers will get the access to the bridge after two months. The trial run was expected to start in June.

Signature Bridge was proposed in 2004 but got the nod from the Delhi government in 2007, when the city was preparing for the Commonwealth Games. The first deadline was fixed ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games but was revised to 2013.

When the AAP-led government took over in 2015, the new deadline was set to June 2016 which was further pushed to 2017. It was in July 2017 when the Delhi government released Rs 100 crore for the construction and set the new deadline for March 2018.