Atal Bridge Ahmedabad - Timing, location, ticket price: Atal Bridge, a foot-over bridge (FOB) on Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 27. The pedestrian-only bridge is now thrown open to the public.

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The steel bridge, named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has a unique design, complete with LED lighting.

Atal Bridge Ticket Price

There is a ticket charge to use the bridge as set by Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL).

For the age group between 12 and 59 years, the ticket price is Rs 30. Senior citizens and children (3 to 12 years) will have to pay Rs 15. Entry for kids below 3-year age and differently-abled people are free.

Atal Bridge Timing 

The Atal Bridge will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm for all pedestrians and cyclists. Visitors will be allowed on the bridge only for 30 minutes maximum.

The visitors should also keep in mind they cannot bring any food items on the bridge. Smoking or chewing pan is also prohibited.

Atal BridgeLength, Design 

The bridge, about 300 meters long and 14 meters wide, is built using 2,600 metric tonnes of steel pipes. Its roof is beautified with colourful fabric and the railing has been built with glass and stainless steel.

It also consists of a flower garden on the western end and an art and culture centre is coming up on the eastern end.