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PM Modi Inaugurates India’s Longest Sea Bridge "Atal Setu" in Mumbai.

National | Dated: 12 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the "Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu", India's longest sea bridge. The 21.8 km long six-lane bridge connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Raigad district. It has been built at a total cost of over Rs 17,840 crore.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It includes a 16.5 km stretch over the sea and 5.5 km on land.
  • The bridge reduces travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai from 2 hours to just 20 minutes.
  • It is also the 12th longest sea bridge in the world.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Bridge: Atal Setu (MTHL).
  • Length: 21.8 km.
  • Connects: Sewri to Nhava Sheva.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the total length of the "Atal Setu", India's longest sea bridge recently inaugurated by PM Modi?

Correct Answer: 21.8 km

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Maharashtra

  • CM – Eknath Shinde
  • Capital – Mumbai