New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Maharashtra Metro achieved world record for constructing the longest double-decker viaduct with a length of 3.14 km in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.
The longest viaduct with highway flyover and metro rail supported on single column piers, the minister said.
The maximum metro stations constructed on a double-decker viaduct are recognized by Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records, he added.
Taking to Twitter, the minister said, “Another World Record in the Bag! Heartiest Congratulations to Team Maharashtra Metro & Team NHAI on achieving the world record in Nagpur by: -Constructing the longest Double Decker Viaduct (3.14 KM) with Highway Flyover & Metro Rail Supported on single column piers.”
He further said that constructing maximum metro stations (3 Metro Stations) on Double Decker Viaduct in Nagpur, recognized by Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records, this is indeed a proud moment for the entire country.
He also thanked the incredible engineers, officers and workers who persevered day & night to make this day happen.
Such development is the fulfilment of the promise by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Government on building world class infrastructure in New India, he added.
