(Metro Rail News): Another major milestone has been achieved for the Mumbai -Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project (MAHSR) as MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (MGCPL) completed the construction of 210 m long PSC (Pre-stressed concrete) bridge under Package P1(C) crossing NH-48 at Dabhan village, near Nadiad, Kheda district, Gujarat on 9th January 2025.

MG Contractors grabbed package P-1(C) from India’s National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) at Rs. 261.24 crore contract in August 2021.

Key Features of 4th PSC Bridge
- The bridge spans 210 m and is the 4th Pre-stressed concrete (PSC) bridge completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project on NH 48.

- The bridge is located between Anand and Ahmedabad Bullet Train stations.
- The bridge spans a configuration of 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m and features 72 precast segments.

- The bridge has been constructed by using the Balanced Cantilever Method, which is ideal for larger spans.
Completed MAHSR Bridges on NH-48
Sr. No. | Length | Stations | District | Completed On |
4th PSC Bridge | 210 m | Anand- Ahmedabad | Kheda | 9 January 2025 |
3rd PSC Bridge | 210 m | Vapi – Bilimora | Valsad | 2 January 2025 |
2nd PSC Bridge | 210 m | Surat -Bilimora | Navsari | 1 October 2024 |
1st PSC Bridge | 260 m | Surat – Bilimora | Navsari | 18 August 2024 |
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor (MAHSR) is an under-construction high-speed rail line spanning 508 km ( 348 Km Gujarat, 04 Km DNH & 156 Km Maharashtra) from Mumbai to Ahmedabad through 12 stations.
Out of 12 stations planned for MAHSR, 4 stations are located in Maharashtra while the remaining 8 stations are located in Gujarat.
Project Status as of 11th Jan 2025 | Details |
Viaduct Completed | 253 km |
Girder Casting Completed | 290 km |
Pier Work Completed | 358 km |
Bridges on Rivers Completed | 13 rivers |
Steel Bridges Completed | 5 steel bridges |
Noise Barriers Installed | Approx. 112 km route |
Track Construction in Gujarat | Work has commenced at multiple locations |
Tunnel Work (BKC to Thane) | 21 km tunnel under construction |
Mountain Tunnels in Palghar (Maharashtra) | 7 tunnels under construction through NATM |
Mountain Tunnel in Valsad (Gujarat) | 1 tunnel completed |