Residents of Colva have expressed their frustration over the slow pace of the railway underpass construction. Local people claimed that the work has been moving very slowly for the past month. To address this issue, the villagers have written to the railway officials requesting a speed-up in the project.
What is the current situation in Colva
The construction of the underpass in Colva is facing delays according to local reports. Villagers mentioned that the progress has slowed down significantly over the last 30 days. They are worried that the delay will continue to cause inconvenience to the daily commuters in the area.
Other railway underpass updates across India
While Colva residents wait for progress, several other underpass projects are active across the country. Some key updates include:
- Bandikui-Colva (Rajasthan): Work started on April 14, 2026, at Dhauli Gumti and Colva railway gates to solve traffic jams.
- Vasco (Goa): A long-pending railway underpass was informally opened on April 25, 2026, to help emergency vehicles.
- Kushinagar: Underpass work at Kotwali Road is slow and may take another one to two months to finish.
- Varanasi: Construction work is currently ongoing at the Parao railway underpass.
- Kota: The underpass in Dara Ghati is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Government plan for railway underpasses
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has directed officials to build convenient rail underpasses across the country. This national initiative aims to reduce accidents that happen when people try to cross railway tracks. The government wants to ensure safer and faster movement for the general public.