BRO, GRSE ink MoU for construction of modular bridges in border areas

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The MoU is for fabrication, supply, erection and launching of 27 carriageway double-lane galvanised modular bridges of 7.5 mtr. The two-year contract is worth around Rs 60 crore.

The first-of-its-kind indigenous bridge was dedicated to the nation by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 28 December 2021. The bridge was constructed on Flag Hill-Dokala Road in Sikkim at an altitude of 11,000 ft by Karamyogis of Project Swastik in February 2021.

The MoU is aimed at improving the operational preparedness of the security forces in the forward areas of Northern Ireland.

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