Nagpur: The Kamptee Road Double Decker Viaduct constructed by Maha Metro, Nagpur has bagged the prestigious Build India Infra Award 2025 in the Sustainability Category – Urban Transport. The award was conferred upon Maha-Metro during the Build India Infra Awards 2025 presentation ceremony held on 24th February, 2025, in New Delhi.
Build India – a prominent organization working in field of Infrastructure & Urban Transportation, described it as “Double Decker Viaduct at Nagpur Metro” project. It may be recalled that the Double Decker was inaugurated by Hon Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari and other dignitaries on 5th October 2024.
The Double Decker Viaduct over Kamptee Road is a groundbreaking Multilayer Transportation System that seamlessly integrates Metro Rail at the top, a Highway Flyover at the middle level, and the existing road at the ground level. A railway track connecting Nagpur and Delhi is another level, as part of the 4-layer structure.
Constructed at a cost of ₹ 573 crore and amidst heavy vehicular traffic, this double decker viaduct is 5.637 km long, making it the longest Double Decker Viaduct on any Metro Rail system. This project demonstrates an innovative approach to resource management, eco-friendly infrastructure, and long-term environmental responsibility.
Designed with a common substructure and independent superstructures for the Highway Flyover and Metro Rail, the double decker viaduct results in substantial savings in time and cost by avoiding additional land acquisition and enabling faster construction. The key benefits of this project include:
• Reducing travel time for commuters by more than 50%.
• Alleviating traffic congestion on the existing highway at the ground level.
• The Double Decker Viaduct is a 4–lane structure and improves urban landscape.
• There are five metro stations along the Double Decker – Gaddigodam, Kadbi Chowk, Indora Chowk, Nari Road and Automotive Chowk.
• The Double Decker has been constructed using the Rib and Spine Technology.
This award has reinvigorated Maha Metro's commitment to building user-friendly, sustainable and innovative public transport structures and systems. With this milestone, Maha Metro continues to lead the way in transforming urban transportation and infrastructure in Nagpur.
