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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tilakwadi residents appeal to PM to halt ROB construction
Pic: Second railway gate in Belagavi, where the Railway Over Bridge (ROB) is planned. Belagavi: In a strong show of public opposition, hundreds of residents and shopkeepers from Tilakwadi, Belagavi wrote letters to PM Narendra Modi urging him to intervene and halt the construction of a proposed railway overbridge (ROB) at the 2nd Railway Gate. Instead, they are advocating for an elevated railway track on viaducts as a more sustainable and less disruptive alternative. Residents, particularly from Buda A scheme No. 8 colony, requested the PM to direct authorities to maintain the status quo of level crossing LC-382. Last month, the group met Union minister of state for railways V Somanna to voice their concerns. Disappointed by the lack of a concrete response, the residents escalated the issue to the PMO. According to the residents, the proposed ROB will significantly impact daily life by cutting off access to vital amenities such as schools, hospitals, and markets. The area hosts seven schools and ten nurseries, with nearly 6,000 students relying on the existing road network. They argue that the proposed narrow ROB design is unsafe for students, cyclists, and elderly residents. Locals also pointed out that the ROB is unscientifically planned, noting that four overbridges are already proposed within a 2-kilometre radius. Small businesses in the vicinity fear shutdown, resulting in job loss and an economic downturn. Further, the plan involves demolition of a century-old Ganesh temple, which has triggered cultural and religious concerns. As an alternative, the residents proposed raising the railway track on elevated viaducts. They argue that elevated rail lines would not only reduce ground-level disruption but also enhance safety by eliminating level crossing, improve train speed, and support long-term urban planning. Railways awards Rs 32.4 crore The ROB project was approved by the railway dept in 2018, and the contract was awarded on Feb 21, 2025, at an estimated cost of Rs 32.4 crore. However, resistance began when soil testing was attempted at the site, with locals preventing the agency from conducting preliminary investigations. In a letter dated July 16, the deputy chief engineer (construction), Hubballi division of railways, informed the Belagavi DC that the dept intends to proceed with the approved straight alignment. The letter states that alternative T-type alignments would violate Indian Roads Congress (IRC) design codes. The required land acquisition of 220.20 square metres was sanctioned on Feb 6. The railways requested the DC's intervention, noting that delays could affect the scheduled commissioning of the project by Dec 2026.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Thanneerpandal Rail Overbridge work to begin soon in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: After nearly two decades, residents of Vilankurichi, Thanneerpandal, Peelamedu, Hopes and surrounding areas can finally look forward to improved connectivity. The construction of the much-delayed Thanneerpandal Rail Overbridge (ROB) project is all set to begin within the next couple of weeks, according to senior officials from the Coimbatore division of the State Highways Department. Survey work for the service road began earlier this week at the Thanneerpandal junction, near Tidel Park. Once completed, the ROB is expected to significantly ease congestion and reduce travel time for commuters between Hopes College junction on Avinashi Road and areas like Vilankurichi and Sathy Road. The journey of the project has been a long one. The initial Government Order (GO 210) for the construction of the flyover across LC Gate No 6 was issued as far back as October 2006, with an administrative sanction of Rs 12.65 crore. The planned structure is set to span 549.14 metres in length and 8.5 metres in width, supported by 15 pillars, with eight on the southern side and seven on the northern side of the railway track, along with approach and service roads.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
JDA yet to complete ROB, railway plans new project
1 2 Jaipur: At a time when the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is yet to complete the construction of barely 700 metre long Civil Lines Railway Overbridge (ROB), there are plans to construct another ROB connecting Bani Park and Hasanpura sides of the railway station. Although experts are apprehensive about major chaos along the railway station if both constructions continue simultaneously on both sides of the Ajmer Road Puliya, JDA officials have claimed that they are trying their best to complete the construction of the Civil Lines RoB before the construction work for the proposed RoB starts. "We set a revised deadline of Dec this year to complete the construction of Civil Lines ROB. Even if we miss the deadline, we are hopeful to complete the Civil Lines ROB before railways start the construction work for the proposed ROB. It would take a few more months to commence the construction of the proposed ROB," stated a JDA official. Officials of the civic body made it clear that North Western Railway (NWR) would construct this proposed ROB connecting Ram Mandir on Bani Park side and Jal Mahal Chouraha in Hasanpura. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo JDA and PWD would only help the railways to allocate lands on the Bani Park side near the Ram Mandir. On the Hasanpura side, railways would utilise lands of its own colony. Recently, during a Projects Work Committee meeting of JDA, the civic body sanctioned the GAD (General Arrangement Drawing) of the project, giving its approval to railways to construct the ROB. "Earlier, there were plans to construct an underpass jointly by the railways and the public works department (PWD). But in the feasibility report, it was mentioned that an underpass is not viable. So, now it has been decided to construct a ROB instead," said an official. This would be the fifth means to cross the railway line within a stretch of around 4km between the Bais Godam and Bani Park Ram Mandir. Out of the remaining four, the Civil Lines flyover, the Ajmer Road Puliya and the Railway Station Puliya (connecting the ITC Rajputana Hotel and Jal Mahal Chouraha) are already operational. JDA is constructing the ROB at the Civil Lines Phatak. "The Hasanpura side of the railway junction is getting a major facelift. Once the renovation work is over, a huge footfall of passengers is expected on the Hasanpura side of the railway station. This proposed ROB can reduce traffic pressure on the Railway Station Puliya to a great extent," said a PWD official.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
At hometurf, Mann's warning to BJP leaders: ‘Refrain from jeopardising development work in Punjab'
Slamming the BJP for creating 'unnecessary obstacles' in developmental projects, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday warned its leaders to 'refrain from cheap tactics to jeopardise the state's development'. Mann was at Sanatan Dharamshala in Dhuri, Sangrur district in Punjab, where he handed over cheques worth Rs 3.07 crore for several development projects. Asserting though the Punjab government is set to construct a railway over bridge (ROB) in Dhuri — for which it has received permission from the Ministry of Railways — several 'politicians with vested interests are creating hurdles in the project commencement'. Mann said: 'The estimated project cost is nearly Rs 54.74 crore, and once the ROB is built, the railway crossing (phatak) would be closed, affecting the market below the ROB. So, for usual market operations, we proposed that the level crossing gate below the ROB should not be closed. However, the Ministry of Railways said it could not be done 'as per their rules'… Therefore, we (the state government) decided to fully fund the ROB project.' However, a senior Punjab BJP leader recently visited Dhuri and issued a statement to 'scuttle the project for his vested political interests', Mann said, adding 'such theatricals will not be tolerated, and the wise people of Punjab will teach a befitting lesson to such politicians'. Notably, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu — who visited Dhuri a few weeks ago — had said the 'ROB project was already approved by the Railways, and the Punjab Chief Minister was just taking fake credit'. Asserting he is in contact with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the ROB project, Mann said: 'We have sought permission from the Railways regarding the project work (with the funds released, and already in place). The work will commence soon.' On the cards: sports stadium, UPSC coaching centre Mann further announced that in Dhuri, the state government will build a modern sports stadium, and UPSC coaching centre (among the eight to be established across Punjab), at the earliest. The construction work of the Sangrur Medical College will also commence soon, he added. Several initiatives for facilitating new industrial units and expanding the existing ones are also in place, Mann said. He further hailed initiatives like the Sadak Suraksha Force for 'road safety', and the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna for 'cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family', among others. On advancing paddy transplantation in the state, Mann said the Punjab government has appealed to the Centre to prepone the paddy procurement by 15 days i.e. from September 15 onwards, 'so that farmers can sell the crop smoothly'. 'This will enable farmers to bring moisture-free grains to mandis, thereby, ensuring a smooth procurement,' he said. Public library inaugurated Later in the day, Mann inaugurated a public library, constructed at a cost of Rs 1.59 crore, in his constituency Dhuri. The newly built two-storey building has a covered area of 3,710 square feet, and is equipped with WiFi and solar power digital analogs. 'This library has world-class books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience,' Mann was quoted as saying in a statement. 'The state government is implementing a plan to establish modern libraries in every Assembly constituency…,' he said, adding this initiative is a major step towards promoting education, literacy, and community development in rural areas. -With PTI inputs
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Bhagwant Mann: Some BJP leaders jeopardising projects; ‘war on drugs producing results, big fish in Nabha Jail'
Dhuri: Slamming BJP leaders for creating unnecessary obstacles in developmental projects, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on a Sunday asked them to refrain from such cheap tactics. Giving an example while addressing a gathering in Dhuri, the CM said the ministry of railways had approved a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) for the city, the payment for which was to be made by the state govt. However, he said a senior leader of the BJP from the state visited the city, and issued a statement to scuttle the project for his vested political interests. Mann said such theatrics would not be tolerated and the wise people of Punjab would teach a lesson to such political leaders. He announced that the work for this ROB would commence soon, as he would personally take up the matter with the railway minister. He also announced that the state govt would construct an ultra-modern sports stadium at Dhuri. Likewise, Mann said work on the construction of a medical college at Sangrur would commence soon, thereby acting as a catalyst for imparting quality health services to the people. "For youth empowerment, we are setting up eight UPSC coaching centres across Punjab. One such centre will be set up in Dhuri. These centres will be equipped with libraries, hostels, and other essential facilities to provide quality training for national-level competitive exams," he said. TNN
