The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned the construction of a new two-lane railway overbridge in Baghauli, Hardoi, to address the persistent traffic congestion on the Moradabad-Lucknow rail section. This project is approved for the 2025-26 financial year with a total estimated cost of 79 crore 69 lakh rupees. The bridge will be built at crossing number 263-B and is expected to provide significant relief to commuters traveling between Hardoi, Kannauj, and Sitapur.
Project details and cost distribution
The state government has already released the first installment of three crore rupees to initiate the work. The project involves multiple departments and specific budget allocations for different phases of construction. The Uttar Pradesh Rajya Setu Nigam will manage the main bridge structure while the Railways will handle the portion over the tracks. The officials have been instructed to ensure that utility shifting does not hinder any future road widening plans.
| Description of Work | Estimated Cost (in Crores) |
|---|---|
| Main Bridge and Railway Portion | 36.13 |
| Utility Shifting | 4.30 |
| Land Acquisition | 2.60 |
| Approach Roads and Other Works | 36.64 |
| Total Project Cost | 79.69 |
How will this bridge benefit the public
This new infrastructure will serve as a vital link for people traveling on the Pratap Nagar-Baghauli route, which connects the Kannauj-Sitapur Highway. Apart from daily commuters, the bridge will facilitate smoother travel for pilgrims visiting the Naimisharanya holy site. The project has a strict timeline of 18 months for completion, aiming to eliminate the hours of waiting at the railway crossing. This development follows a similar approval for a rail bridge on the Pratapnagar-Madhoganj route by the state administration.