Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Odisha Builds India's Second-Longest Rail Bridge in Nayagarh
Odisha is building a very long and tall railway bridge in Nayagarh.
It's the second-longest in India and will connect two places in Odisha.
It's almost half done and should be finished in a few years.
When it's done, people can see beautiful nature from the train.
Odisha constructing India's second-longest rail bridge in Nayagarh
Bridge part of Khurda–Balangir railway project, connecting Jamusahi to Kulurukumpa
80-feet high viaduct to preserve local ecosystem, 4.77 km long with 182 spans
50-60% construction completed, expected to finish by March 2026
Elevated structure to offer panoramic views of nature
- Who
- Odisha government and East Coast Railway
- What
- Constructing India's second-longest rail bridge
- When
- Construction started, expected to finish by March 2026
- Where
- Nayagarh district, Odisha
- Why
- To improve connectivity between western and coastal Odisha
- Bridge Length
- 4.77 km
- Number of Spans
- 182
- Height
- 80 feet (24.4 meters)
- Expected Completion
- March 2026
- Project
- Khurda–Balangir railway project