Noney Railway Bridge
Bridge in Manipur, India
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Location
The bridge crosses the Ijei River in Noney district, Manipur, between the areas of Khumji and Karuangmuan. It lies on the route of the Jiribam-Imphal line operated by Northeast Frontier Railway.
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History and construction
This bridge is part of the national priority project to connect Imphal to the rest of India by rail. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and other contractors are handling the construction as part of the 111 km Jiribam-Imphal project.
By March 2024, local reports suggested an October 2024 target for completing major work. The girder launching, which involves putting up the superstructure spans, was completed in late May 2025.
In October 2025, the Governor of Manipur visited the site as the bridge approached the final stages of construction. State and railway officials reported ongoing work and activities for final commissioning.
Design and specifications
- Pier height: The bridge's piers, especially P3 and P4 mentioned in reports, rise to about 141 meters.
- Overall length and width: The bridge is about 703 meters long and about 8.5 meters wide.
- Superstructure: The bridge contains several steel-girder spans that were launched or built between the high reinforced concrete piers. The final girder launches were completed in 2025.
Significance
The Noney Bridge is a major engineering milestone for Indian Railways and for northeastern India because it:
- Enables the rail link to Imphal. This improves strategic connectivity, passenger travel, and freight flow for Manipur and nearby states.
- It shows the ability to construct complex bridges in steep terrain, including the Himalayan foothills and deep river valley conditions.