(Metro Rail News): Another milestone has been achieved for the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project as the bridge on the Kharera River, Navsari District, Gujarat, was completed on 29 October, marking the completion of the 12th bridge out of 20 bridges in Gujarat state.
The completion of the bridge on the Kharera River marks the completion of the 9th and final bridge between Vapi and Surat stations for the Bullet Train Project.
Features Of Bridge On Kharera River
The bridge at Kharera River, Gujarat, spanning 120 metres, falls between the Vapi and Bilimora stations.
The bridge consists of one circular pier with a 4m diameter and 3 circular piers of 5m diameter, while the height of the piers varies between 14.5 m to 19 metres.
The bridge consists of 3 full-span girders of 40 m each.
Bridges Completed In Gujarat
As part of the ongoing Bullet Train project in Gujarat, 12 out of the required 20 bridges have been successfully completed to date. Of these completed bridges, 9 are situated along the stretch between Vapi and Surat stations.
Bridges Between Vapi and Surat Bullet Train Stations:
- Karera (Navsari district)
- Par (Valsad district)
- Purna (Navsari district)
- Mindhola (Navsari district)
- Ambika (Navsari district)
- Auranga (Valsad district)
- Kolak River (Valsad district)
- Kaveri River (Navsari district)
- Venganiya (Navsari district)
Other Completed River Bridges:
- Dhadhar (Vadodara district),
- Mohar (Kheda district),
- Vatrak River (Kheda district)
