July 11, 2025: The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has announced a significant milestone in the construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, with 16 out of 21 river bridges now completed in Gujarat. This development marks steady progress along the 352-kilometre stretch within the state, forming a crucial part of India’s first bullet train project.
All five planned river bridges in Valsad district—Auranga, Par, Kolak, Darotha, and Daman Ganga—have now been completed. Among them, the most recent achievement is the completion of the 360-metre-long bridge over the Daman Ganga river. This river, which originates in the Sahyadri Hills of Maharashtra, flows through Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman before meeting the Arabian Sea. It plays a vital role in supporting water supply and industrial development in the region. The Madhuban Dam, built on the river, also benefits Gujarat, Daman, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The longest bridge on the Gujarat stretch is a 1.4-kilometre structure over the Narmada river. However, across the entire 508-kilometre corridor, the longest will be the 2.4-kilometre bridge over the Vaitarna river in Maharashtra.
Originally, 20 river bridges were planned for the Gujarat section. However, the inclusion of a bridge over the Vishwamitri river in Vadodara increased the total to 21.
Bridge construction over major rivers represents one of the more technically complex aspects of such large-scale infrastructure projects. These structures are not only vital for ensuring seamless rail connectivity across varied terrains but are also essential for keeping the project on schedule. The completion of these bridges marks a major step forward in the realisation of India’s ambitious bullet train vision.
Source: Prop News Time
