Vidyasagar Setu is a modern day engineering marvel. It is situated near the race course. This is the imposing and ultra-modern second Hooghly Bridge. Vidyasagar Setu a golden Gate Bridge look alike, 2kms downriver, was completed in 1994. It is a modern day engineering marvel and is the largest cable stayed bridge in Asia. The bridge connects the twin cities of Calcutta and Howrah. It was built at a cost of Rs. 388 crores. Unfortunately it is not making the big difference that was envisaged, as the approaches are too narrow to to handle the amount of traffic that use bridge, and plans for widening the road are slow in implementation. It was inaugurated in the year 1992. It was built at a cost of Rs. 388 crores. It is capable of holding around 85,000 vehicles every day. This beautiful bridge spans the Hooghly and has been built to ease the load of the existing Howrah Bridge. It offers a panoramic view of Calcutta and its vicinity.