Bulandshahar Alert: Teliya Ghat Railway Crossing to Close Sept 23-24
Commuters in the Bulandshahar region should prepare for significant travel disruptions as the Teliya Ghat railway crossing is scheduled for a temporary shutdown. Gate number 5/B, located near the Khurja City Station, will remain closed for essential maintenance on September 23 and 24.
Reason for Closure and Traffic Coordination
The decision to close the crossing was announced by Northern Railway Senior Section Engineer Chaman Prakash to facilitate critical track fitting and road repair work. To ensure order during this period, a formal request has been submitted to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Bulandshahar to coordinate traffic diversions and deploy extra police personnel to manage the area.
Mandatory Traffic Diversion Routes
CO Khurja, Shobhit Kumar Attri, has confirmed that specific diversion plans are in place to help motorists navigate the closure. Please follow these instructions based on your vehicle type:
- Two-wheelers and Light Vehicles: These will be redirected through the Mata Ghat underpass to enter Khurja.
- Four-wheelers and Goods Vehicles: Traffic will be diverted from the Jewar Adda Chowraha in Khurja Nagar onto the Jewar Marg.
- Heavy Vehicles: Large vehicles are instructed to use the Khurja-Jewar Road via Taina village.
Impacted Routes and Local Areas
The maintenance work is expected to impact major transit corridors, including the Dhakar-Jhajhar Road and the Sikandrabad Road. As the Teliya Ghat crossing is a vital link for thousands of daily commuters, travelers moving from Khurja Dehat toward the following locations should plan for extra travel time:
- Chola
- Kakod
- Jhajhar
- Sikandrabad