RITES Secures Major ₹45.19 Crore Consultancy Order for Muriganga Bridge Project in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 7, 2026: RITES Limited, the Government of India enterprise and leading engineering consultancy, has secured a significant work order from the Public Works (Roads) Directorate, Government of West Bengal. The order pertains to consultancy services as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the construction of a proposed 4-lane extradosed bridge over the River Muriganga, including approaches connecting Kachuberia (Sagar Island) with Kakdwip in the South 24 Parganas district.

The total value of the contract is ₹45.19 crore (excluding GST), with a project execution timeline of 48 months. The assignment will cover the entire design and construction supervision of the bridge as the Authority Engineer, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and project timelines.

This order is a domestic project and involves direct collaboration between a state government and a government-owned enterprise. RITES confirmed that the transaction is conducted at arm’s length, with no related party involvement.

Highlights of the Muriganga Bridge Project:

Type of bridge: 4-lane extradosed bridge
Location: Connecting Kachuberia (Sagar Island) with Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas
Scope of work: Design, construction supervision, and project management
Execution period: 48 months
Order value: ₹45.19 crore (excluding GST)

Speaking on the development, Ashok Mishra, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of RITES, said, “This project reinforces RITES’ role in delivering complex infrastructure solutions across India. Our expertise as Project Management Consultant will ensure the bridge is executed efficiently, safely, and to global standards.”

The bridge is expected to enhance connectivity to Sagar Island, promote regional development, and facilitate economic growth and tourism in the South 24 Parganas district. Once completed, it will also serve as a crucial link in West Bengal’s transportation network, supporting smoother movement of goods and passengers.

RITES’ award of this order demonstrates its continued leadership in infrastructure consultancy and project management, particularly in challenging civil engineering projects with high public impact.