RVNL-GPT JV has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a major infrastructure project awarded by Northern Railway for the design and construction of a new rail-cum-road bridge over the river Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
The project involves the construction of New Rail Cum Road Bridge No. 11, located about 50 metres downstream of the existing Malviya Bridge near Kashi Railway Station.
The scope of work includes the design and construction of both substructure and superstructure of the bridge, comprising eight spans of 108.5 metres and two spans of 103.3 metres using open web steel girders.
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The bridge will accommodate four railway tracks on the lower deck and a six-lane road on the upper deck, along with railway and road approaches as per the approved general arrangement drawing (GAD).
The project also includes associated overhead equipment (OHE) works and general electrical works in the Lucknow Division of Northern Railway.
The total project cost is ₹1,201.36 crore, inclusive of all taxes. Under the joint venture, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd holds a 60% stake, while GPT Infra projects Ltd holds the remaining 40%.
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Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd shares closed at ₹344.15 on the NSE, up ₹20.25 or 6.25%, on Wednesday.
