It spans a length of 2.07 km (1.29 mi) and includes a 72 m (236 ft) vertical lifting section.

[6][7][8] In December 2022, rail transportation on the old bridge was suspended permanently as the bascule section had weakened significantly due to corrosion.

The foundation stone for the new bridge was laid by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019 and the construction commenced in February 2020.

[17] The construction of the pillars and spans for a single track was completed in September 2024 with trial runs conducted in October 2024.

[16] The bridge was expected to be opened for traffic by late 2024 post the approval of the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS).