MUMBAI, Apr 27: A key infrastructure link is taking shape over the Sabarmati River, where a high-tech “Speed Bridge” is being constructed as part of the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, an official said on Monday.
The bridge, rising approximately 36 metres above the river, is expected to significantly boost the pace and efficiency of India’s first high-speed rail corridor.
Built using advanced balanced cantilever technology, the structure represents a major engineering feat. Eight big pillars, each ranging between 31 and 34 metres in height, have already been erected to support the bridge. Of these, four have been constructed within the riverbed, while the remaining pillars are positioned along the banks and beyond, ensuring that the natural flow of the river remains unaffected during construction, the official explained.
The bridge spans a total length of around 480 metres and is being developed parallel to the Ahmedabad-Delhi main line of Western Railway. Strategically located between the Sabarmati and Ahmedabad bullet train stations, the structure is expected to strengthen connectivity within the high-speed rail network.
Work on the superstructure is progressing at a rapid pace. Under the project design, five spans of 76 metres and two spans of 50 metres are being constructed, of which three spans have already been completed. Special engineering measures have been adopted throughout the construction process to preserve the natural flow of the river, ensuring that the project maintains a balance between technological advancement and environmental sustainability.
The ongoing work highlights the integration of cutting-edge construction methods with ecological sensitivity, positioning the bridge as a standout component of India’s modern transport infrastructure push.
(UNI)
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