Nagpur: Another world record in the bag! Maharashtra Metro and NHAI team have created a world record in Nagpur by constructing the longest double decker viaduct (3.14-km) with highway flyover and metro rail supported on single column piers, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets.

The Minister said that constructing maximum metro stations on double decker viaducts in Nagpur, recognized by Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records, is indeed a proud moment for the entire country.

Gadkari thanked the incredible engineers, officers and workers who persevered day and night to make this day happen. He said such development is the fulfilment of the promise by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government on building world class infrastructure in New India. /BI/