The construction of the Mehsaul Railway Overbridge (ROB) in Sitamarhi is facing coordination issues. Both the Indian Railways and the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation Limited have provided different dates for the completion of the project. This difference in timelines has raised concerns about the actual speed of the work.
What are the new deadlines for Mehsaul ROB
The latest updates regarding the completion dates are as follows:
- Indian Railways: Claimed that their portion of the work will be finished by August 2026.
- Bridge Construction Corporation: Stated that the entire project will be completed by November 2026.
Timeline of previous claims and progress
The project has seen several missed deadlines and changes in schedules over the past few months. The following table details the previous commitments made by officials:
| Timeline/Date | Claim/Action Taken |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | MP Devesh Chandra Thakur mentioned both lanes would start by September-October 2025. |
| February 2025 | Girder launching started; Sonbarsa lane expected by April-May 2025. |
| March 2025 | District administration used bulldozers to remove encroachments. |
| October 2025 | DM Richi Pandey ordered Sonbarsa lane to open by 30 September 2025. |
| December 2025 | Maulana Azad Tower removed to create space for girder launching. |
Project background and cost
The Mehsaul ROB was first approved in 2009 and work began in 2010, but it stopped after only two pillars were built. The project restarted in 2022 with a revised DPR costing approximately 86 crore rupees. The total cost is being shared equally between the Indian Railways and the State Government of Bihar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mehsaul ROB का काम कब तक पूरा होगा?
रेलवे ने अगस्त 2026 तक अपना काम पूरा करने का दावा किया है, जबकि बिहार राज्य पुल निर्माण निगम ने नवंबर 2026 तक पूरे प्रोजेक्ट को खत्म करने की बात कही है।
इस प्रोजेक्ट की कुल लागत कितनी है?
इस प्रोजेक्ट की संशोधित लागत लगभग 86 करोड़ रुपये है, जिसे रेलवे और बिहार सरकार आधा-आधा वहन कर रहे हैं।