The long-awaited overbridge at Khoh railway crossing in Chitrakoot is finally moving forward after being stalled for nearly ten years. The project, which faced multiple delays due to land disputes and design changes, has now restarted. Local residents and commuters expect this to end the daily traffic jams that often block emergency vehicles like ambulances.
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What caused the delay and what is the new timeline?
The project received approval in 2016 and work began around 2015-16. However, it stopped for a decade because of land acquisition issues, court cases, and the need to change the design for railway electrification. The Railway Board and North Central Railway have now approved the revised General Arrangement Drawing (GAD). The administration has set a target to complete the bridge by April 2027.
What are the project costs and technical details?
The cost of the overbridge has increased significantly due to the revised design and time gap. The project details are as follows:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Original Cost | 22 Crore Rupees |
| Revised Cost | 31.55 Crore Rupees |
| Length | Approx 897 Meters (1 km) |
| Width | 15.40 Meters |
| Executing Agency | PWD (Public Works Department) |
| Completion Deadline | April 2027 |
What is the current status of the work?
District Magistrate Pulkit Garg confirmed that the construction has resumed based on the new design. Currently, the team is conducting soil testing, quality checks, and initial surveys. The administration has successfully taken possession of the required land, removing the biggest hurdle that stopped the project for years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
खोह रेलवे ओवरब्रिज का काम दोबारा क्यों शुरू हुआ?
भूमि अधिग्रहण के विवाद और रेलवे विद्युतीकरण के कारण डिजाइन बदलने की जरूरत थी। अब रेलवे बोर्ड से नई डिजाइन की मंजूरी मिल गई है और जमीन का कब्जा भी मिल चुका है।
इस ओवरब्रिज को पूरा होने में कितना समय लगेगा?
जिलाधिकारी पुलकित गर्ग के अनुसार, इस ओवरब्रिज के निर्माण कार्य को हर हाल में अप्रैल 2027 तक पूरा कर लिया जाएगा।