Gujarat: Ninth Steel Bridge Completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the ninth steel bridge over National Highway 48 near Nadiad, Gujarat. This 200-metre-long, 2,884 metric tonne bridge is part of a series of 28 planned steel bridges across the 508-kilometre corridor.
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Together, the two spans form a 200-metre-long structure weighing 2,884 metric tonnes, with a height of 14.6 metres and a width of 14.3 metres. Designed for a lifespan of 100 years, the bridge was fabricated at a workshop in Salasar, Uttar Pradesh. NH-48, one of India’s busiest six-lane highways connecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, continued to operate with minimal disruption during the launch.
The second span was slid across the three lanes using a controlled mechanism, ensuring smooth traffic flow. The bridge has been constructed using approximately 1,14,172 Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts, C5 system painting, elastomeric bearings, and advanced assembly methods. It was pieced together on temporary trestles at a height of 14.9 metres and moved with the help of semi-automatic jacks capable of lifting 250 tonnes, supported by mac-alloy bars.
Across the 508-kilometre corridor, a total of 28 steel bridges are planned — 11 in Maharashtra and 17 in Gujarat. So far, nine steel bridges have been completed in Gujarat for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. These include a 70-metre-long bridge weighing 673 metric tonnes across National Highway 53 in Surat, and a 100-metre, 1,486 metric tonne bridge over the Vadodara-Ahmedabad main railway line near Nadiad.
A major structure measuring 230 metres (130 + 100) and weighing 4,397 metric tonnes has been built over the Delhi-Mumbai National Expressway near Vadodara, while a 100-metre, 1,464 metric tonne bridge has been completed near Silvassa in Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Other completed works include a 60-metre, 645 metric tonne bridge over Western Railways in Vadodara; a two-span structure of 100 metres and 60 metres weighing 2,040 metric tonnes across DFCC and Western Railway tracks in Surat; a 70-metre, 674 metric tonne bridge over two DFCC tracks near Vadodara; and a 100-metre, 1,400 metric tonne bridge over DFCC tracks near Bharuch.
Most recently, a two-span steel bridge of 2 × 100 metres, weighing 2,884 metric tonnes, was launched over NH-48 near Nadiad. This project is a testament to the advanced engineering and meticulous planning that goes into ensuring the smooth and efficient construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total length and weight of the completed bridge over NH-48 near Nadiad?
The completed bridge over NH-48 near Nadiad is 200 metres long and weighs 2,884 metric tonnes.
How many steel bridges are planned for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Gujarat?
A total of 17 steel bridges are planned for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Gujarat.
What is the lifespan of the steel bridge over NH-48 near Nadiad?
The steel bridge over NH-48 near Nadiad is designed for a lifespan of 100 years.
Where was the bridge fabricated?
The bridge was fabricated at a workshop in Salasar, Uttar Pradesh.
How many total steel bridges are planned for the entire 508-kilometre corridor?
A total of 28 steel bridges are planned for the entire 508-kilometre corridor of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.
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