"GRSE Signs MoU with NHIDCL for Double-Lane Modular Bridges"

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) on August 29, 2024. The MoU covers the fabrication, supply, and launching of Double-Lane Class 70 modular steel and Bailey bridges. The agreement is designed to improve connectivity in strategic forward areas along India’s borders, facilitating the movement of troops and equipment.

GRSE’s Double-Lane Steel Bridge represents a unique indigenous solution, supporting India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. These bridges feature a 7.5-meter carriageway width, accommodate two-way traffic, and support wheeled and tracked vehicles up to 100/70 MT. GRSE has previously delivered 44 such bridges to the Border Roads Organization (BRO) under a similar agreement.

The company’s Portable Steel Bridge Division has provided over 5,700 bridges to various entities, including the Indian Army and state public works departments. As a Miniratna Category I Company since 2006, GRSE has built 109 warships for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, the highest number by any Indian shipyard to date.

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