JCL Infra Limited, a a leading infrastructure company headquartered in Meerut with a corporate office in Delhi, has marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of a 72-meter span Bow String Girder at level crossing 75-A in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This crucial project, executed for the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Limited, was celebrated with a line-off ceremony on June 5, 2024, at the Railway KM 149/10-11 on the Prayagraj-Phaphamau Rail Section.
The girder, part of a two-lane road over bridge project, represents a major infrastructure advancement with a total span length of 72 meters and a weight of approximately 510 metric tonnes. The entire assembly and welding process spanned from January 2024 to May 2025, with the actual launching executed within a mere 150 minutes using an electric winch end-pulling method. The project, costing around Rs 7 crore, showcases JCL Infra’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
Vishwa Vasu Gupta, Executive Director of JCL Infra Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm for the project’s completion, stating, “This successful launch not only demonstrates our capability in handling complex infrastructure projects but also aligns with our broader Vision-2030. We aim to expand our footprint beyond India, targeting markets in neighboring countries and Southeast Asia, enhancing our global competitiveness.” Vishwa Vasu Gupta’s strategic outlook involves leveraging JCL Infra’s core strengths to explore business opportunities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and later, Southeast Asian countries.
The significant engineering achievement by JCL Infra Ltd at Prayagraj involved launching the impressive 72-meter Bow String Girder, designated as LC75A, over the level crossing 75-A. This technical feat was executed using an end-pulling method by electric winch, marking a milestone for the infrastructure capabilities in the region. Spanning a length of 72 meters and weighing a massive 510 metric tonnes, the assembly and welding phase of the project stretched from January 2024 to May 2025, culminating in a swift and efficient launch duration of just 2.5 hours.
V Subramanian, President of JCL Infra, highlighted the company’s diverse capabilities, “JCL Infra is recognized for its specialization in steel girders, railway track assemblies, and sleeper coaches among other infrastructure essentials. Our expertise in these areas significantly contributes to our robust project portfolio and positions us as a leader in the infrastructure domain.”
The critical operation saw participation from key personnel including Manoj Agarwal and Anirudh Yadav from the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd, and AK Singh and PK Ojha representing the Northern Railway. Additionally, JCL Infra’s team, led by CP Singh and B Bhounesh, played pivotal roles in the successful execution of this project, demonstrating the company’s expertise and commitment to advancing India’s infrastructure development.
