Watch Video of Maharashtra’s Tallest and Most Challenging Valley Bridge: A Landmark on the Samruddhi Expressway

Standing as high as a 30-story building, this engineering marvel redefines infrastructure excellence.

The tallest flyover in Maharashtra has been constructed on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway. Known as a Valley Pul (bridge), it provides breathtaking views and is a testament to modern engineering.

Key Highlights:

Length of the Expressway:

• Total distance: 701 km, connecting 10 districts and 390 villages.

• Phases:

• Nagpur to Shirdi: 520 km.

• Shirdi to Nashik (Bharvir Interchange): 80 km.

• The final stretch, Igatpuri to Amne, is set to open soon.

Valley Bridge Features:

• 15 valley bridges (viaducts) totaling 11 km in length.

• The longest viaduct in Package 16: 2.28 km.

• Viaduct-2 in Package 15:

• Height: 84 meters (equivalent to a 28–30-story building).

• Designed to span deep gorges, rivers, and rugged terrains, making construction extremely challenging.

Engineering Challenges:

• The bridges were built over treacherous valleys, hills, and rivers.

• Heavy rainfall and complex geography posed significant hurdles.

Longest Tunnel in Maharashtra:

• Located between Igatpuri and Kasara.

• Travel time through the tunnel: 8 minutes.

Importance of the Project:

• A giant leap in Maharashtra’s infrastructure development.

• Offers faster, seamless connectivity for commuters and businesses.

• Expected to enhance tourism, trade, and regional growth.

The Samruddhi Expressway sets a benchmark for engineering brilliance and promises a new era of connectivity in the region.