Surat (Metro Rail News): Mumbai -Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project (MAHSR) progressed as MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (MGCPL) completed the construction of the 260 m long PSC (Pre-stressed concrete) bridge over National Expressway- 4 near Kosamba, Surat district on the 22nd February 2025. This development was achieved under Package (P1).
Key Features of the 5th PSC Bridge
The bridge spans 260 m and is the 5th Pre-stressed concrete (PSC) bridge completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project.
The bridge spans a configuration of 50m + 80m + 80m + 50m and features 104 precast segments.
The bridge has been constructed using a Balanced Cantilever Method, which is suitable for larger spans. The bridge is located between Surat and Bharuch Bullet Train stations.
PSC Bridges for Bullet Train Project
Sr. No. | Length of Bridge (m) | Span Configuration | Bullet Train Stations | District | Location | Completed on |
5th PSC Bridge | 260 | 50m + 80m + 80m + 50m | Between Surat & Bharuch | Surat | National Expressway – 4 | 22nd February 2025 |
4th PSC Bridge | 210 | 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m | Between Anand & Ahmedabad | Kheda | NH-48 | 9th January 2025 |
3rd PSC Bridge | 210 | 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m | Between Vapi & Bilimora | Valsad | NH-48 | 2nd January 2025 |
2nd PSC Bridge | 210 | 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m | Between Surat & Bilimora | Navsari | NH-48 | 1st October 2024 |
1st PSC Bridge | 260 | 50m + 80m + 80m + 50m | Between Surat & Bilimora | Navsari | NH-48 | 18th August 2024 |