LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): The government’s finance committee has approved a budget of ₹183 crore for the construction of three overbridges (ROBs) in the state capital, according to recent reports.
The ROBs will be constructed jointly by the Railways and the state government, and they will be built at Harauni, Bharwara, and Kesarikheda railway crossings. Approximately 10 lakh people are expected to benefit from the ROBs as they will help to alleviate traffic jams in the area.
The Bharwara crossing is particularly problematic, closing approximately 45 times a day, leading to a jam-like situation, according to railway officials. The project will cost around ₹65 crore and will help to address the problem of land availability on the Gomti Nagar extension side.
At Krishnanagar-Kesarikheda crossing, a two-lane ROB costing ₹75 crore, will be constructed to provide better connectivity from Kanpur Road to Hardoi Road. More than 100 trains pass through this crossing every day, and the construction of the bridge will benefit approximately four lakh people in the area.
A two-lane bridge will also be constructed at the Harauni-Jaitipur rail crossing on the Bani Mohan Road , at a cost of ₹43 crore in Lucknow. The bridge will help to improve connectivity in the area with Mohan and will benefit residents who currently face a lot of problems due to the crossing.
Ultimately, constructing these ROBs is a significant infrastructure project, requiring significant investment and planning. However, it is expected to provide long-term benefits for the railway industry and the wider community by reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity.
