Uttar Pradesh
Pedestrian Bridge on Gomti Riverfront
- 27 Nov 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved the construction of a new pedestrian bridge on the Gomti Riverfront, aimed at tourism appeal.
Key Points
- About The Bridge:
- The bridge will be constructed between Gomti barrage and Kudiya Ghat, a stretch that is frequently visited by walkers, tourists, and recreational users of the riverfront.
- This will support non-motorised transport, providing a safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists and reducing dependence on vehicular bridges in the zone.
- About Gomti River:
- The Gomti River is a monsoon-fed, perennial left-bank tributary of the Ganga, flowing entirely within Uttar Pradesh.
- It originates from Gomat Taal (also called Fulhaar Jheel) in Pilibhit district at an elevation of ~200 metres. Important tributaries include Sai, Kukrail, Sarayan, Choha, Reth, and Behta.
- The river flows for ~940 km through major districts including Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Sultanpur, and Jaunpur, before joining the Ganga near Ghazipur.
- Conservation challenges include sand mining, eutrophication, solid-waste inflow, and reduced base flow due to loss of wetlands and catchment degradation.
