Bridge in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Location.
This bridge is located with the coordinates of () in Madurai.
Details.
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.
Maintenance.
Maintenance works on this bridge was carried out in the year 2020 at an estimated cost of about ₹1 crore.
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