Second Mahanadi Rail Bridge

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Second Mahanadi Rail Bridge, Railway bridge in Cuttack, India

The Second Mahanadi Rail Bridge extends 2.1 kilometers across the Mahanadi River, carrying both the Kharagpur-Puri and Howrah-Chennai railway lines.

The bridge opened in 2008 as part of a major infrastructure development project, constructed with an investment of 120 crore rupees to enhance regional connectivity.

This railway connection strengthens transportation links between major economic centers of Odisha, supporting the movement of people and goods across the state.

The bridge structure accommodates trains traveling at speeds reaching 160 kilometers per hour and incorporates engineering features for seismic resistance.

The construction includes specialized open web steel girders and forms part of a larger project connecting four major rivers: Birupa, Mahanadi, Kathajodi, and Kuakhai.

Inception: 2008

Official opening: 2008

GPS coordinates: 20.48520,85.91050

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36

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