Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Invites Bids for ₹55.57 Crore Bridge Reconstruction on NH-57 in Odisha
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited open bids for the reconstruction of a major bridge at Takera and four minor bridges on NH-57 in Odisha, with an estimated value of ₹55.57 crore. The project aims to improve connectivity and safety on this important national highway.
Key Takeaways
- ✓MoRTH has floated a ₹55.57 crore tender for bridge reconstruction on NH-57 in Odisha.
- ✓Scope includes one major bridge at Takera and four minor bridges at specified chainages.
- ✓Tender follows EPC contract mode and is open for bidding on the EPROCURE portal.
- ✓Bid submission deadline is 20 August 2026, with a pre-bid meeting on 27 July 2026.
- ✓EMD is set at ₹55.57 lakh and the tender fee is ₹11,800, both payable offline.
- ✓Tender notice number is 08 CE NH of 2026-27.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an open tender inviting bids for the reconstruction of key bridges on National Highway 57 in Odisha. With an estimated project value of ₹55.57 crore, this initiative targets the major bridge at Takera (Ch 184.200) and four minor bridges at chainages 189.400, 190.600, 191.400, and 193.200.
The project will be executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract basis, aiming to enhance road connectivity and safety along this vital route. Interested contractors can access tender documents and submit their bids via the EPROCURE portal until 20 August 2026.
Scope of Work
- Reconstruction of the major bridge at Takera at Ch 184.200 on NH-57.
- Reconstruction of four minor bridges at Ch 189.400, 190.600, 191.400, and 193.200.
- All works to be carried out in the state of Odisha, specifically in Nayagarh district.
- Project to be executed under EPC mode as per the detailed RFP.
- Includes submission of technical and financial documents as per tender requirements.
- Civil works category: Bridges, as specified in the tender documents.
Key dates, fees, and EMD details for the NH-57 bridge reconstruction tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Download the tender documents from the EPROCURE portal starting 6 July 2026 at 6:55 PM.
- 2
Pay the non-refundable tender fee of ₹11,800 offline to RPAO at Kolkata.
- 3
Submit the EMD of ₹55.57 lakh offline to Chief Engineer NHs Odisha at Bhubaneswar.
- 4
Attend the pre-bid meeting via the CE mail address as mentioned in the RFP on 27 July 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- 5
Submit completed bids (technical and financial) on the EPROCURE portal by 20 August 2026, 12:00 PM.
Why It Matters
Reconstructing these bridges on NH-57 will significantly improve transport reliability and safety for commuters and freight traffic in Odisha, especially around Nayagarh, supporting regional connectivity and economic activity.
Interested bidders should review the detailed RFP and ensure all documents and payments are completed before the 20 August 2026 submission deadline. Early participation is encouraged to address any clarifications during the pre-bid meeting.
