Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train progress: Kharera River Bridge completion in Navsari marks key milestone

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor has reached a significant milestone with the completion of all nine river bridges between Vapi and Surat Bullet Train Stations. The latest addition to this vital corridor is the Kharera River bridge in Navsari, which spans an impressive 120 meters. This recent accomplishment brings the total number of completed river bridges in Gujarat to 12 out of the planned 20.

Where are the other 11 River Bridges located?

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has successfully finished 12 of the 20 bridges planned in Gujarat. Among the rest of the 11 are the Kaveri Bridge (120m), Purna Bridge (360m), Mindhola Bridge (240m), Ambika Bridge (200m), and Venganiya Bridge (200m) located in Navsari district. In Valsad district, the completed bridges include Kolak (160m), Par (320m), and Auranga (320m). Additionally, the Mohar Bridge (160m) and Vatrak Bridge (280m) have been completed in Kheda district, along with the Dhadhar Bridge (120m) in Vadodara district.

PSC Bridge Completion

The NHSRCL had previously announced the completion of a 210-meter prestressed concrete (PSC) bridge over National Highway (NH) 48, located in Sisodra village, Navsari, Gujarat. This bridge is the second PSC balanced cantilever bridge constructed on the highway using the span-by-span (SBS) method. It consists of 72 precast segments and features four spans—two measuring 40 meters and two measuring 65 meters—spanning over the traffic lanes on either side of the highway. NHSRCL confirmed that the bridge was completed on Wednesday.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor will cross NH-48 as it travels through Gujarat and Maharashtra, featuring this elevated viaduct in Sisodra village. This PSC bridge, situated between the Billimora and Surat Bullet Train stations, follows the earlier completion of another PSC bridge in Amadpore village, also in Navsari, in August. The NHSRCL emphasized the significance of this bridge in advancing the high-speed rail project.

With each completed bridge, the vision of a modern, high-speed rail network in India becomes closer to reality, showcasing the commitment to developing state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets the needs of a growing population. The high-speed rail initiative is poised to be a game changer, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional modes of transport while also improving access to employment and services in the region.