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MahaMetro Begins Work On Maharashtra’s Longest Balanced Cantilever Bridge Across Vena River In Nagpur
Nagpur Metro
MahaMetro has begun construction of Maharashtra’s longest balanced cantilever (CLC) bridge for Nagpur Metro, which will cross the Vena river as part of the Hingna corridor under Metro Phase-2, according to a Times of India report.
The 271 metre structure, designed to rise 16 metres above the existing road bridge, will be built without intermediate piers, using an advanced technique that allows segments to extend outward from both ends of its supports.
The approach not only ensures strength and stability but also keeps the river’s natural flow undisturbed.
The bridge will feature a central span of 120 metres, connected by 79 metres towards Nagpur city and 72 metres towards Hingna, with an additional 15 metres at either end for smooth road integration.
“To maintain smooth traffic during this massive project, temporary widening of the road on both approaches has been carried out, and pile load testing is already underway,” R Arunkumar, Executive Director, MahaMetro was quoted as saying by ToI.
It forms a crucial part of the 6.7 km Reach-3A Hingna stretch, which will include seven stations. The corridor is estimated to cost Rs 378 crore, of which Rs 45 crore is allocated for the bridge alone.
The project is being executed by Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), with structural design by KPIL’s Ayesa team. VNIT Nagpur and an independent consultant have been tasked with proof-checking the design.
Officials expect the bridge to be ready within 18 months. Progress on the Hingna stretch is also advancing steadily, with around 15 per cent of the section’s overall work already complete.
