IRCON awards bridge construction contract worth Rs 18 crore for Chhattisgarh East-West rail corridor

IRCON International Limited has awarded a tender worth Rs. 18.96 crore to Hill Brow Metallics & Construction Pvt. Ltd. for key civil works in the Chhattisgarh East-West Rail Corridor project. The time needed to complete the order is 6 months. The contract involves constructing vital bridges and connectivity for Junadih and Dipka Siding, enhancing coal transportation efficiency in the region and beyond.

The scope of work includes the construction of bridges numbered 1C, 2C, 2D, 3C, 15C, 15D, 20B, and 16 for smooth rail operations. The project is part of a new BG Electrified Double Railway Line stretching from Gevra Road to Pendra Road, spanning 135 km, under South East Central Railway jurisdiction.

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The Gevra Road–Pendra Road rail line is being developed through the JV of IRCON, South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL), and the Government of Chhattisgarh. IRCON holds a 26% equity stake, while the state government participates with 10% equity via land or cash contributions.

This rail link is critical for handling increased coal traffic from key SECL coalfields such as Sendurgarh, Dipka, Gevra, and Korba. It will ensure smoother coal transportation to Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. The new rail link addresses the rising coal demand and improves logistics efficiency in the region, boosting connectivity and supporting national energy requirements.

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