Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has bagged a Rs 368.6 crore contract from IRCON International for construction of the cable stayed bridge including its approaches across river Anji Khad in Jammu & Kashmir. The project is to be completed in 36 months. The total length of the bridge is 473.25 m including its approaches across river Anji Khad. With a 290-m long main span, this will be the longest cable stayed bridge for Indian Railways.

Commenting on the order, Arun Karambelkar, President & CEO, HCC, said, ?It is a matter of great pride that HCC is associated with IRCON in the successful completion of many of its projects. HCC has to its credit over 365 bridges and 320 km of complex tunnelling in some of the most challenging geologies in the world, and has been actively participating in creating responsible infrastructure in the country.?