V. Somanna, dedicates Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 at Bangarapet
· Free Press Journal
Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, has dedicated the newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 near Bangarapet Railway Station.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister V. Somanna said that the long-pending demand of the people for a Road Over Bridge at Bangarapet had now been fulfilled. He said that infrastructure development in Railways and highways is a key aspect of the nation’s progress and is being accorded the highest priority in the interest of the overall development of the nation.
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The Minister said that, to avoid delays in the completion of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs), the Central Government is now bearing 100% of the cost instead of sharing the cost with State Governments. In Karnataka, 707 ROBs and RUBs have been constructed since 2014.
He said that Bangarapet and Malur railway stations are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Works on the 24-km Marikuppam–Kuppam New Railway Line project are in progress. The project is targeted for completion by March 2028. He said that the Whitefield–Kolar New Railway Line project will also be taken up.
Fulfilling the demand of the public and public representatives of the area, the ROB in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 has been constructed by the Gati Shakti Unit of Bengaluru Division at Railway Km 147/785, near Bangarapet Railway Station, at an approximate cost of ₹31.5 crore, with 100% of the cost funded by the Railways. The ROB comprises of 1 × 60 m Bow String Girder, 4 × 20 m PSC Solid Slab and 5 × 20 m PSC Girder.
The commissioning of the ROB will facilitate uninterrupted movement of road traffic, eliminate delays caused by the closure of the level crossing gate, and enhance safety for both road users and train operations. The project is a significant step towards improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and ensuring safer and smoother transportation in the area.
Malleshbabu, Member of Parliament, Kolar, who addressed the gathering, thanked the Minister for pursuing the work and getting it expedited, thereby fulfilling the long-pending demand and benefiting the people of the area.
S. Muniswamy, Former Member of Parliament; Gul Ashfaque Mohammed, Chief Project Manager/Gati Shakti; Praveen Kataraki, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bengaluru Division; Ravi Kumar M.R., Deputy Commissioner, Kolar District; Shivanshu Rajput, Superintendent of Police, KGF and other senior officials were present on the occasion.