Albert Victor Overbridge
Bridge in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Albert Victor Overbridge or AV bridge is the first bridge that connects the South and North banks of Vaigai river, in Madurai city of Tamil Nadu in India.[1][2][3][4]
Albert Victor Overbridge | |
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Albert Victor Bridge, Madurai, Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 9.926238°N 78.125624°E |
| Crosses | Vaigai river |
| Locale | Goripalayam, Sellur, Nelpettai, Simmakkal, Yanaikkal, Tallakulam |
| Begins | Yanaikkal, Nelpettai |
| Ends | Goripalayam, Aallhwaarpuram |
| Other name | Albert Victor bridge or AV bridge |
| Named for | Engineer Albert Victor |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 250 m |
| Width | 12 m |
| History | |
| Architect | Engineer Albert Victor |
| Opened | Yes |
| Inaugurated | 9 December 1889 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Albert Victor Overbridge | |
Location
This bridge is located with the coordinates of (9.926238°N 78.125624°E) in Madurai.
Details
The bridge was built by British collector Albert Victor after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 , when they decided to move the British settlements around Teppakulam to the North Bank for safety in case of future mutinies.[5]
On 8 December 1886, the construction of this bridge was started and on completion of the bridge, it was opened for public use on 9 December 1889. The total length of the bridge is about 250 m and its width is about 12 m. It has 16 arched piers in water. As on date, about 3 lakh commuters use this bridge daily.[6]
Maintenance
Maintenance works on this bridge was carried out in the year 2020 at an estimated cost of about ₹1 crore.[7]
