Old Naini Bridge

Bridge in India

25°25′26″N 81°51′01″E / 25.42389°N 81.85028°E / 25.42389; 81.85028Carries4 lanesLocalePrayagraj, IndiaCharacteristicsDesigndouble-decked truss bridgeMaterialSteelTotal length1,006 metres (3,301 ft)HistoryConstruction end1865Closed2019 (renovated 2021-2022)Location Map

The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city. The bridge runs north-south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to the neighbouring area of Naini. Its upper deck has a two lane railway line which connects Naini Junction railway station to Allahabad Junction railway station, while the lower deck has successfully been facilitating roadway services since 1927.^[1]^[2]

References

^ "Old(150 year old) Yamuna Bridge - Allahabad".
^ "Railway Bridge over Jumna at Allahabad".

Prayagraj landmarks

Buildings and
structures

Bridges	New Yamuna Bridge Old Naini Bridge
Government	Allahabad High Court State Police Headquarters
Museums and libraries	Allahabad Museum Allahabad Public Library Anand Bhavan
Observatories and Planeteriums	Allahabad Observatory Jawahar Planetarium
Parks and Gardens	Alfred Park Chandra Shekhar Azad Park Khusro Bagh Minto Park
Places of worship	Triveni Sangam Saraswati Ghat Shankar Viman Mandapam All Saints Cathedral St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Shopping centers and Markets	Civil Lines Chowk
Sports	Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium
Structures	Swaraj Bhavan Mayo Memorial Hall University of Allahabad Allahabad Fort Garhwa Fort
Transport	Prayagraj Junction Prayagraj Airport Prayagraj Metrolite