Bankot Creek Bridge Boosts Konkan’s Coastal Highway Vision

By Ajjay Bhagyakar | Published by Griha Realty Source: x.com

The Bankot Creek Bridge, a 1.7-kilometre strategic link on State Highway 4 (Revas–Reddi Coastal Road) in Maharashtra, is emerging as a key infrastructure milestone in the state’s ambitious coastal development plan. Infrapress+1

This bridge is part of a series of eight major bridges being constructed over creeks and rivers along the Arabian Sea coast — a transformative effort by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to directly connect remote coastal towns and villages, cut travel times, and strengthen economic activity in the Konkan region. X (formerly Twitter)

Connecting Districts & Communities

The Bankot Creek Bridge will span the Savitri River, linking Bankot in Ratnagiri district with Bagmandla near Harihareshwar in Raigad district, forming a critical part of the Revas–Reddi Coastal Highway (MSH-4). This coastal highway project aims to improve road connectivity between towns that were previously separated by large water bodies and challenging terrain. Infrapress

According to project documents, the bridge’s design includes modern engineering features tailored for coastal conditions and heavy traffic, with viaducts and a navigational span to facilitate both vehicle movement and river flow. Force SE

Project Progress & Tendering

Earlier tenders saw prominent infrastructure companies like NCC Ltd. emerge as a leading bidder for the bridge’s construction, highlighting strong industry interest in this flagship project. The Metro Rail Guy Subsequent bids and contract negotiations reflect the evolving competitive landscape and robust planning process around the bridge’s development.

The Bankot Creek Bridge is one of several high-impact structures along the coastal corridor, which includes bridges over Agardanda, Dharamtar, Jaigad, Kundalika, and Kunkeshwar creeks, among others — collectively designed to revolutionize coastal travel in western Maharashtra. The Metro Rail Guy

Why It Matters ( Bankot Creek Bridge Boosts Konkan’s Coastal Highway Vision )

Once completed, this bridge — along with the overall coastal highway — will dramatically reduce travel distances between previously disconnected regions, improve logistics and trade routes, and support tourism and local economies. For residents, it will mean faster access to essential services, lower transport costs, and stronger integration of coastal communities with major urban centres.

Additionally, creating direct road links along the coast fosters strategic connectivity that parallels national infrastructure goals and aligns with broader development plans for Maharashtra’s western corridor. Bankot Creek Bridge Boosts Konkan’s Coastal Highway Vision

Looking Ahead

As construction progresses, the Bankot Creek Bridge stands as a symbol of Maharashtra’s infrastructure transformation, blending engineering ambition with regional development priorities. Local stakeholders and authorities alike are optimistic that this project will unlock significant socio-economic benefits for coastal communities in the years ahead.