India’s Second Longest Rail Viaduct Set to Complete by August 2026

18 Jun 2025 CW Team

Rahee Group is executing a key segment of the Khurda Road–Bolangir New Broad Gauge Link Project for East Coast Railway, covering the Buguda–Baniguchha and Nuagaon–Daspalla sections in Odisha. Rahee’s scope includes the construction of viaducts, major bridges, vehicle access roads, site infrastructure, and allied works, critical to enhancing rail connectivity in previously underserved regions.

A centrepiece of the initiative is Viaduct No. 302—a 4.77 km-long structure with 182 spans of 24.4 metres each and a tallest pier reaching 26 metres. Once completed by August 2026, it will become the second-longest railway viaduct under Indian Railways, surpassed only by the Bogibeel Bridge in Assam. The viaduct stretches from Jamusahi to Gurah village in Nayagarh district and was realigned to avoid impacting the Brutang irrigation reservoir, in consultation with the state’s water resources department.

The railway alignment traverses ecologically fragile zones in Nayagarh and Boudh districts. To address environmental concerns, the project integrates seven tunnels totalling 12.7 km—including one that spans 4.18 km—along with elevated viaducts and dedicated wildlife passages. These measures aim to reduce deforestation, protect nearly two lakh trees, and ensure safe passage for native species such as elephants.

As per information provided by Rahee Group, so far, construction has progressed with 98 foundations, 62 bed blocks, and 41 span girders erected. Additionally, a 1,257.6-metre-long viaduct is under construction in the Boudh district. The 75-km stretch between Daspalla and Purunakatak is expected to offer passengers a scenic rail experience through dense forests and hilly terrain, transforming infrastructure into a journey of discovery.

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