SOURCE: AFI
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), a leading Indian shipyard, has achieved a significant milestone by indigenously designing and constructing the first-ever Double Lane Portable Steel Bridge in the country. This bridge, featuring a spacious 7.5-meter-wide carriageway, has been supplied to the Border Roads Organization (BRO), a prestigious government agency responsible for developing infrastructure in India’s border areas.
The development of this innovative bridge is a testament to GRSE’s engineering prowess and commitment to supporting the nation’s strategic infrastructure needs. The bridge is designed to be highly portable and can be easily transported and installed in remote and challenging terrains, making it an ideal solution for BRO’s operations in border regions.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRO, GRSE is set to supply and install a total of 27 Double Lane Portable Bridges of varying spans across different locations in Northeast India. This substantial order will further enhance BRO’s capabilities to connect remote areas and improve connectivity in the region.
The indigenous development of this bridge technology not only strengthens India’s self-reliance in critical infrastructure sectors but also opens up new avenues for exports. GRSE’s expertise in designing and manufacturing portable bridges can be leveraged to cater to the growing demand for such infrastructure solutions in other countries as well.
As India continues to focus on strengthening its border infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in remote areas, GRSE’s contribution through the development of innovative bridge solutions is invaluable. The company’s commitment to quality, engineering excellence, and timely delivery has made it a trusted partner for the government and other organizations.