- Four Potain MCT 385 tower cranes are building the pylons of the Lonavala Bridge, part of India’s Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link project.
- The cranes have been on site for almost four years and have achieved an uptime of 98%.
- Round-the-clock parts and service support is keeping the landmark infrastructure project on track.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a major Indian highway, but despite its size, it is prone to congestion owing to the large population it serves. As a result, the road’s owner, the Maharashtra State Development Corporation, is building a new bypass that includes a large cable-stayed bridge at Lonavala. Key to the construction of the new bridge are four Potain MCT 385 tower cranes – one for each of the bridge’s four pylons. The cranes are owned by Afcons Infrastructure, the project’s main contractor, and supplied by its Construction, Plant, and Equipment (CPE) division.
The Potain MCT 385 cranes were selected for their precision and reliability on demanding projects, and their versatility has kept work on schedule. The 20 t Potain cranes are positioning hanging brackets, lifting cable-stay pipes, pouring concrete, and handling various other elements. They are configured at hook heights between 175 m and 190 m, and all four are working with 50 m jibs.
“The Potain MCT 385 cranes are well-suited to the requirements of this project. Their reliability and performance have supported consistent progress on a technically demanding site,” said Al Amin, deputy general manager, Afcons Infrastructure CPE.
Source: The Manitowoc Company.
