In November 2017, the base supports were declared completed allowing for the start of the construction of the main arch.

[9][10] On February 20, 2024, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi officially launched the USBRL project, which encompasses the 48.1 km Banihal-Sangaldan section.

[12] Key technical data of the bridge include:[13] This makes the Chenab Rail Bridge: Northern Railway has undertaken the megaproject of constructing a new railway line across the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir between the towns of Udhampur near Jammu and Baramulla on the northwestern edge of the Kashmir Valley.

The engineering marvel lies in the seismic zone IV, and can withstand earthquakes up to a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale, high-intensity blasts, and winds up to speeds of 260 kilometre per hour.

The chords of the trusses are sealed steel boxes, internally stiffened and filled with concrete to assist in controlling wind-induced forces on the bridge.

Also, many global experts with versatile and relevant experience, have been involved in order to facilitate making the project a success.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) helped in the design of the bridge, making it blast-proof using special steel.

After arch completion, the trusses will be added, finally the girder will be constructed as a horizontal sliding type platform.