The Railway Ministry has approved the construction of a new two-lane railway overbridge at Crossing No. 245 on the Gonda-Gorakhpur rail route. This project carries an estimated cost of ₹45 crore and is designed to provide a permanent solution to the recurring traffic jams between Jhilahi and Mankapur. The decision comes after recent meetings between local representatives and the Union Railway Minister to address regional infrastructure needs.
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What are the main benefits and costs of the new Gonda overbridge project
The ₹45 crore project will directly benefit the large population traveling through the Gonda-Gorakhpur section by ensuring an uninterrupted flow of vehicles at the level crossing. Chief Public Relations Officer of North Eastern Railway, Sumit Kumar, stated that the technical procedures will be expedited to start construction soon. Gonda MP and Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh has thanked the Railway Ministry for addressing this long-standing public demand. The bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time for local commuters and long-distance travelers alike.
Details of additional railway infrastructure developments in the district
Along with the ₹45 crore overbridge, Gonda is set to receive several other connectivity upgrades to improve safety and traffic movement. These projects include significant investments in both pedestrian and vehicle crossings across the district.
- A two-lane overbridge at Huzurpur railway crossing in Karnailganj has received formal approval.
- An ₹88.90 crore project is planned for the Masakannwa-Lakpath Nagar crossing to improve Nepal border connectivity.
- Construction of seven foot overbridges at a cost of ₹30 crore is also sanctioned for the district.
- These developments aim to improve safety for nearly three lakh people living in the vicinity of the tracks.