Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
Long exposure shot of the bridge
Coordinates17°25′54″N 78°23′24″E / 17.4317°N 78.39°E / 17.4317; 78.39
Carries6 lanes (3 lanes each way), pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesDurgam Cheruvu
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
Total length233 metres (764 ft)
Height50 metres (160 ft)
History
Construction cost₹184 crore[1]
Opened25 September 2020; 4 years ago (25 September 2020)
Location
Map

The Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge is an extradosed bridge in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The bridge is located near Inorbit Mall at Madhapur.[2] The bridge connects Jubilee Hills with HITEC City and eases traffic congestion to Madhapur across Durgam Cheruvu.[3][4] The bridge is supported by two 50-meter-tall towers, each with 13 pairs of steel cables connecting the tower to the bridge deck.[5]

Sunset behind the Durgam Cheruvu Bridge, as seen from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

Background

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The city experienced a boom in traffic due to the increasing number of cars owned, and the Jubilee Hills to Madhapur commute, which historically took 30 minutes, began to take 40–60 minutes. The Government of Telangana then put forward a proposal of a bridge through Durgam Cheruvu to ease traffic in the area and cut down travel time to 10 minutes.[6]

Construction

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According to the original plan, the bridge was supposed to have 3-5 pillars holding the road but due to some environmental concerns, the government was forced to settle for a cable-suspension bridge with 2 pillars holding the cables. Construction tenders were opened in early 2019 and L&T (Larson and Toubro) ended up winning the contract and the construction began on 9 March 2019.

The bridge was supposed to be completed in April/May 2020 and opening in June 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, construction finished in August with opening set to be done by Telangana Minister K. T. Rama Rao and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India G. Kishan Reddy on 25 September.

The bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Hyderabad.[7][8][9]

Notable events

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Due to its distinctive design, prominent location, and scenic surroundings, the Durgam Cheruvu Bridge is frequently used as a venue for various events and public performances.

Inorbit Durgam Cheruvu Run (IDCR)

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The Inorbit Durgam Cheruvu Run (IDCR) is an annual run conducted in Hyderabad since 2021. It was first held on 24 January 2021, with a 10K run starting from Inorbit Mall at the foot of the Durgam Cheruvu Bridge and covered a distance of 10km towards Jubilee Hills and KBR Park.[10] The 2023 edition of the run expanded to include 5K, 10K, and 21K races.[11]

Formula E Gen2 Car Unveiling

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On 11 February 2023, Hyderabad hosted the 2023 Hyderabad ePrix which was one of the rounds of the Formula E World Championship, the highest class of competition for electrically powered single-seater racing cars.[12] Prior to the start of the 2022–23 Formula E season, the new Gen2 Formula E car was unveiled at the Durgam Cheruvu Bridge on 25 September 2022.[13][14]

As a Tourist Place

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Since its opening Durgam cheruvu bridge has been a major tourist attraction. Many Telugu film scenes were shot in this location.visitors can also enjoy the Floating Restaurant, which is another attractive spot at the cable bridge. The musical fountains at the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge are also opened.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Durgam Cheruvu cable-stayed bridge to be ready by July- end". 18 May 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ "Inorbit Mall adds a virtual layer".
  3. ^ S, AuthorS; Kumar, eep. "Durgam Cheruvu bridge hits 'quick' milestones". Telangana Today.
  4. ^ "Load test conducted at Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge". Telangana Today.
  5. ^ Editor, P. M. (24 February 2024). "All You Need to Know About the Iconic Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge: 7 Fascinating Facts". Retrieved 26 May 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge witnesses another milestone". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Cable stay erection begins at Durgam Cheruvu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  8. ^ S, AuthorS; Kumar, eep. "Durgam Cheruvu Cable bridge launch: Countdown begins". Telangana Today. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge witnesses another milestone". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Hyderabad: Huge crowds take part in runs at cable bridge".
  11. ^ Network, Newsmeter (28 January 2023). "Durgam Cheruvu Run 2023: Take note of these traffic diversions on 29 Jan". newsmeter.in. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  12. ^ "First Formula E world championship to be held in Hyderabad next year; 100-day countdown starts". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  13. ^ Tomar, Ajay (26 September 2022). "Generation 2 Formula E car showcased at Durgam Cheruvu bridge in Hyderabad". The South First. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  14. ^ Desk, News (25 September 2022). "Hyderabad: Formula E car unveiled on Durgam Cheruvu Bridge". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 26 May 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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