Morarji Desai Setu

Morarji Desai Setu is a weir-cum-causeway on the Tapi River in Surat, Gujarat, India. It connects Rander and Katargam neighbourhoods.^[2] It was built in 1995 at an approximate cost of ₹35 crore (equivalent to ₹209 crore or US$22 million in 2023).^[3]

Coordinates21°13′08.2″N 72°48′15.1″E

LocaleKatargam - Rander, Surat, Gujarat

OthernameWeir-cum Causeway

NamedforMorarji Desai

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Morarji Desai Setu
Coordinates	21°13′08.2″N 72°48′15.1″E
Locale	Katargam - Rander, Surat, Gujarat
Other name	Weir-cum Causeway
Named for	Morarji Desai
Owner	Surat Municipal Corporation
Characteristics
Design	Causeway cum Weir
Material	R.C.C.
Total length	580 metres (1,900 ft)[1] Weir - Gated portion - 98 metres (322 ft) Un-gated portion - 482 metres (1,581 ft)
Width	10 metres (33 ft)
No. of spans	16 - Gated Portion
History
Construction end	1995
Location
Interactive map of Morarji Desai Setu

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