The residents of Baltana and Harmilap Nagar in Mohali will soon get relief from long traffic jams. A new railway underpass will be built at the Baltana railway crossing to make commuting easier for thousands of families. The project will be officially launched on May 20.
Who will attend the ceremony and who is funding it?
The groundbreaking ceremony on May 20 will be attended by the Punjab Governor and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. The Chandigarh Administration has already deposited its 50% share of ₹6.4 crore with the Northern Railway. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria approved the release of these funds to move the project forward.
What is the project cost and expected timeline?
Due to previous delays, the total cost of the underpass has increased to ₹12.81 crore. Northern Railway has already started the e-bidding process to select the construction agency. Once the work is allotted, the project is expected to be completed within 12 months. Construction is likely to start by the end of May.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Groundbreaking Date | May 20 |
| Total Project Cost | ₹12.81 Crore |
| UT Administration Share | ₹6.4 Crore |
| Completion Timeline | 12 months after allotment |
| Responsible Authority | Northern Railway |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
बलटाना रेलवे अंडरपास का काम कब शुरू होगा?
अंडरपास का शिलान्यास 20 मई को होगा और निर्माण कार्य मई के अंत तक शुरू होने की उम्मीद है।
इस प्रोजेक्ट को पूरा होने में कितना समय लगेगा?
ठेका आवंटित होने के बाद इस प्रोजेक्ट को पूरा करने के लिए 12 महीने का समय निर्धारित किया गया है।