Native Jetty Bridge
Native Jetty Bridge, also known as Napier Mole Bridge, is a bridge located in Karachi, Sindh which connects the city with the Port of Karachi.[1] It is one of the oldest bridges in Karachi.[1]
Native Jetty Bridge نٽي جٽي جو پل | |
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 Native Jetty Bridge as seen from Port Grand | |
| Coordinates | 24°50′35″N 66°59′26″E |
| Official name | Native Jetty Bridge |
| Other name(s) | Napier Mole Bridge |
| Named for | Charles Napier |
| Characteristics | |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1830 |
| Construction end | 1854 |
| Location | |
History
The modern port started its operations in 1854 during the British Raj, when a mole was constructed to connect city to the harbour. After few years Native Jetty Bridge was built with other important bridges in the area.[2] Due to increased traffic congestion, a new wider bridge, Jinnah Bridge, was constructed and replaced the old one.
Today, the old bridge has been converted to a Food Street and named as Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex.
See also
References
- "Bridging history". DAWN.COM. June 7, 2010.
- "Karachi Landmarks – The Native Jetty Bridge". November 10, 2010.
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