The railway authorities have closed the road for light vehicles at the Gogumau railway crossing in Kanpur. This decision was taken to start the construction of an overbridge to solve the problem of long traffic jams. The closure became effective from the morning of Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Why was the Gogumau crossing road closed?
The road was blocked because the construction of pillars for the new overbridge has started. Wood Hill Infrastructure Company is carrying out the work. According to supervisor Satyam Singh, it was difficult for vehicles to pass through the railway gate while the pillar work was in progress. This bridge is being built to end the hours-long jams caused by freight trains moving toward the HPCL depot.
How is this affecting local commuters?
The sudden closure caused significant trouble for people using cars, taxis, and tractors. Since there was no prior notice given to local businesses like petrol pumps, long queues formed on both sides of the crossing. This led to heavy traffic on alternative routes.
- Paman Crossing: Saw a huge increase in traffic, leading to jams between 2:30 PM and 3:15 PM.
- Emergency Impact: An ambulance heading to Sarvankheda block remained stuck in traffic for about half an hour.
- Gajner Route: Drivers had to divert through Raniya, which added about one hour to their travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When did the road closure at Gogumau crossing start?
The road for light vehicles was closed starting Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026, due to pillar construction for the overbridge.
Which company is handling the construction work?
The construction of the overbridge at the Gogumau railway crossing is being executed by Wood Hill Infrastructure Company.