MahaMetro has commenced construction of Maharashtra’s longest balanced cantilever (CLC) bridge in Nagpur, spanning 271 mtrs. across the Vena river.

Part of the 6.7-km Reach-3A Hingna corridor under Metro Phase-2, the bridge is designed to enhance connectivity while preserving the river’s ecosystem. With an estimated cost of Rs 45 crore, the bridge forms a key segment of the Rs 378 crore project, which includes seven stations. Rising 16 mtrs. above the existing road bridge, it will use the balanced cantilever technique — a method which avoids the need for support piers in the riverbed, ensuring minimal environmental disruption and uninterrupted water flow.

The structure includes a central span of 120 mtrs., flanked by 79 and 72-mtrs. segments, and additional extensions to integrate with existing roads. Kalpataru Projects International (KPIL) is executing the work with designs by its team Ayesa, while VNIT Nagpur and an independent consultant are validating the project. The bridge is expected to be completed within 18 months.