
Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad: Colourful super east-west connect over Sabarmati river
Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad is an iconic, the first of its kind in the country. It connects the west and east part of Sabarmati Riverfront. It has drawn inspiration from the Kites and the celebration of Uttarayan.
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Even the colours chosen reflect the hues of kites. To feel the joy of walking above the river, this glass Atal bridge is constructed between Sardar Bridge and Ellis Bridge.

Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad must knows
The Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad is solely for walking purposes and also has seating arrangements for people to enjoy the beauty of the river from the bridge. Plantation of various trees are also done to have some green cover on the bridge.
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To witness the beauty of nature, the Riverfront Flower Park offers a variety of flowers to enthuse the feeling of joy and happiness in oneself. There are more than 72 varieties of species in this Garden full of flowers located near Ellisbridge.
The unique feature of this Garden is that it has been differentiated on the basis of fragrance, theme, leaf color and many other things. This 3.85 Hectare park also has a valley of flowers to offer many different flowers at one place.

Design
Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad is a pedestrian triangular truss bridge at Sabarmati Riverfront on Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India inaugurated in 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It is a single span steel truss bridge with two additional foundations. The cross section of the truss has a rhombus shape similar to kites. The elevation of the truss gives the impression of an arch which is supported on spherical bearings on each end. The depth of the truss varies across the length.
The bridge is shaded by colourful fabric panels with colours inspired by kites. They protect people from harsh climates. 2600 metric tonnes of steel pipes were used in its construction. The railings are made of steel and glass. It is lit by LED lights.

Features
It features two levels of walkways at each end connecting upper and lower promenades of the Sabarmati riverfront. It connects the flower garden on the west bank to the upcoming arts and culture centre on the east bank.
The flower garden has a nice series of gardens and play areas which is ideal for young children, couples and families. There are some well maintained and taken care of plants in the garden which is very interesting for nature lovers.