What is the value of the consultancy contract RITES secured in West Bengal?

RITES secured a ₹45.19 crore consultancy contract for project management services.

What project is RITES undertaking in West Bengal?

RITES is undertaking project management for the construction of a new four-lane extra-dosed bridge over the Muriganga river, connecting Sagar Island to Kakdwip.

How long will RITES manage the construction of the Muriganga river bridge?

RITES will manage the design and construction supervision over a period of 48 months.

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RITES Secures Major Bengal Bridge Project

7 Mar

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Summary

RITES awarded ₹45.19 crore contract for bridge consultancy.
Project involves a four-lane bridge over Muriganga river in West Bengal.
Construction supervision and design to be managed over 48 months.

RITES Secures Major Bengal Bridge Project

Transport infrastructure firm RITES Ltd announced on March 7, 2026, that it has been awarded a ₹45.19 crore consultancy contract by the Government of West Bengal's Public Works (Roads) Directorate. This contract is for project management services related to the construction of a new four-lane extra-dosed bridge. The bridge will span the Muriganga river, linking Kachuberia on Sagar Island with Kakdwip in the South 24 Parganas district.

RITES will be responsible for the entire design process and will act as the Authority Engineer for construction supervision. The project is expected to be executed over a period of 48 months. This development follows a recent regulatory filing where RITES received revised estimates for railway electrification work from South Western Railway for a project valued at ₹729.28 crore.

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