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India’s First Plastic Waste Road, | SpotGenie Fact
The world’s first plastic-waste road was quietly born in Chennai. What looked like asphalt was actually recycled innovation, a technology now paving thousands of kilometers across India.
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Explore quirky transport facts with SpotGenie — from highway signs and flyovers to traffic cameras and the longest red light in India. Fun, insightful, and 100% factual.
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New Zuari Bridge, Goa – India’s Second-Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge | SpotGenie Fact
The New Zuari Bridge in Goa, India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge, merges engineering excellence with coastal charm. Stretching 640 m across the Zuari River, it connects North and South Goa, reshaping travel and tourism across the Konkan.
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SpotGenie Fact: Signature Bridge (Delhi), India’s First Asymmetrical Cable-Stayed Bridge
The Signature Bridge isn’t just Delhi’s newest crossing, it’s India’s first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, soaring 165 m above the Yamuna with a futuristic silhouette that redefined the capital’s skyline.
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Anji Khad Bridge – India’s First Cable-Stayed Railway Marvel
Opened on 6 June 2025, the Anji Khad Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, spanning ~473 m with a 331 m pylon. Built in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, it's an engineering milestone in Himalayan terrain.
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The Panval Nadi Viaduct - One of Asia’s Tallest Railway Bridges
The Panval Nadi Viaduct in Maharashtra stands as one of Asia’s tallest railway bridges, a 64 m-high engineering marvel that pioneered the incremental launching technique in India. Discover how this 1990s innovation redefined railway construction across the Konkan.
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Godavari Bridge, Rajahmundry, India’s Second-Longest Rail-Cum-Road Bridge
Built in 1974, the **Godavari Bridge** in Rajahmundry remains India’s **second-longest rail-cum-road bridge**, connecting East and West Godavari. An engineering marvel of its time, it continues to inspire awe for its dual-deck design and lasting strength.
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Narmada Golden Bridge - The 19th-Century Iron Marvel That Still Shines
Built in 1881, the **Narmada Golden Bridge** in Bharuch, Gujarat, remains one of India’s oldest iron bridges still in use. Despite multiple floods and over a century of wear, this golden marvel continues to stand tall, a true testament to engineering that outlived empires.c
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Mahatma Gandhi Setu – The Bridge That Once Ruled the Ganga
Once the pride of India’s infrastructure, the **Mahatma Gandhi Setu** in Patna remains a 5.75 km symbol of engineering and resilience. Now reborn with modern steel decks, it continues to unite North and South Bihar over the timeless Ganga.
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The Jadukata Bridge – Meghalaya’s Floating Wonder of Concrete and Cantilever
Tucked away in Meghalaya’s hills, the **Jadukata Bridge** near Ranikor is an unsung engineering masterpiece, a 140 m concrete cantilever that appears to float mid-air. One of India’s longest of its kind, it beautifully merges form, function, and the spirit of the Northeast.
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India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge (4.94 km)
The Bogibeel Bridge in Assam stretches 4.94 km across the mighty Brahmaputra, making it India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge. Opened in 2018, it connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening both transport and national security.
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🧞♂️ SpotGenie Fact: India’s Longest Cantilever Bridge, Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)
Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu), a steel balanced-cantilever across the Hooghly, is India’s largest and most famous cantilever bridge, with a 457.2 m main span and overall length of about 705 m. Built in 1943, it remains an engineering icon and vital city lifeline.
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🧞♂️ SpotGenie Fact: India’s Longest Road Tunnel by Pure Length
Stretching ~9.28 km, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (Chenani-Nashri) is India’s longest road tunnel in terms of sheer length. Opened in April 2017, it bypasses snow-prone mountain roads and reduces travel time between Jammu & Srinagar by about 2 hours.