After the event, the bridges will be dismantled and stored for future use, showcasing their sustainable design. As millions continue to converge on Prayagraj, the pontoon bridges stand as a ...

Built in 1888 and named after a Dutch queen, the Queen Emma Bridge is supported by 16 pontoon boats and swings open laterally to allow ships to enter and leave the bay. It's the perfect viewpoint ...

Pontoon bridges were first used in 480 BC by the Persian ... This principle helps the heavy pontoons stay float," Kumar said. "The design of the bridges is such that they can withstand up to ...