Old Naini Bridge

The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city. The bridge runs north–south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to the neighbouring area of Naini. Its upper deck has a two lane railway line which connects Naini Junction railway station to Allahabad Junction railway station, while the lower deck has successfully been facilitating roadway services since 1927.^[1][2]

Old Naini Bridge
Old Naini Bridge captured by Samuel Bourne, in the 1860s
Coordinates	25°25′26″N 81°51′01″E
Carries	4 lanes
Locale	Prayagraj, India
Characteristics
Design	double-decked truss bridge
Material	Steel
Total length	1,006 metres (3,301 ft)
History
Construction end	1865
Closed	2019 (renovated 2021-2022)
Location

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Prayagraj
• List of longest bridges above water in India
• List of bridges in India
• List of bridges
• New Yamuna Bridge
• List of road–rail bridges