HCC Secures Rs 1,031.6 Crore Contract for Coastal Bridge in Maharashtra

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) wins a Rs 1,031.6 crore contract for building a two-lane bridge across Agardanda Creek in Maharashtra. Part of the Revas-Reddi Coastal Highway, the bridge aims to improve regional connectivity. The project reflects HCC's commitment to advancing infrastructure development in the region.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has clinched a significant contract worth Rs 1,031.6 crore from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC) to construct a two-lane bridge across Agardanda Creek. According to an official filing, this project is a component of the Revas-Reddi Coastal Highway (MSH-04) in Raigad District, Maharashtra, and will be undertaken on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis.

The upcoming bridge will cover a length of 4.3 kilometers, featuring approaches of 45 meters on the Agardanda side and 145 meters on the Dighi side, with the main structure extending 4,120 meters. Positioned near the offshore area of Agardanda Jetty and Dighi Port, the bridge is designed to bolster regional connectivity, easing transport across the coastal highway.

A notable aspect of the project includes two navigation spans with a 100-meter horizontal and a 15-meter vertical clearance, ensuring safe passage of marine traffic. The bridge's superstructure will exhibit a cable-stayed design for its navigational spans, stretching a total length of 420 meters, arranged in a sequence of 67.5 meters + 142.5 meters + 142.5 meters + 67.5 meters.

The Agardanda Creek bridge is anticipated to significantly enhance regional infrastructure by decreasing travel time, improving connectivity, and fostering economic growth in the vicinity. This contract underscores HCC's enduring contribution to Maharashtra's infrastructure landscape. HCC, known for its century-long engineering expertise, has played a crucial role in building landmark infrastructure projects across India, contributing 26% of the nation's hydropower capacity and 60% of its nuclear power generation capacity.

Beyond this, HCC has constructed over 4,036 lane kilometers of expressways and highways, more than 402 kilometers of complex tunnels, and 403 bridges. HCC Group is active in the transportation, power, and water sectors, boasting a turnover of Rs 10,007 crore, comprising HCC Ltd., HCC Infrastructure Co. Ltd., and Steiner AG in Switzerland.

(With inputs from agencies.)