MahaMetro has announced plans to construct a 258-metre balanced cantilever viaduct on the Kamptee stretch of the Nagpur Metro corridor. This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance urban connectivity while addressing the challenge of building in congested areas without causing traffic disruptions.
The proposed viaduct will rise 25 metres above ground level at Uppalwadi, employing the Cantilever Launching Construction (CLC) technique. This advanced engineering approach has been selected over conventional methods as it allows for the installation of large structures without disturbing traffic flow beneath, ensuring smoother movement during construction.
In addition to the viaduct, the project includes the development of three steel bridges across rivers and nullahs along the same 13-kilometre stretch of the metro corridor. These bridges are expected to play a crucial role in strengthening connectivity across difficult terrains, demonstrating MahaMetro’s focus on integrating durable steel structures into its urban infrastructure projects.
Further expansion is also on the horizon, with a detailed proposal for a ₹300 crore, 500-metre viaduct extension over the Kanhan River currently under review. This extension will form part of a 1.3-kilometre corridor, designed to boost regional connectivity and support the broader urban development of Nagpur.
The initiative highlights Nagpur’s growing importance as a centre for infrastructure innovation, with advanced construction methods ensuring efficiency, safety, and long-term durability. By incorporating large-scale steel structures and modern viaduct designs, the project represents a milestone in sustainable metro development, reducing disruption to the public while delivering robust solutions for future transportation needs.
As metro networks continue to expand across India, the Nagpur project is likely to serve as a benchmark for other cities seeking to balance modernisation with minimal inconvenience to urban life.
