New ₹175 cr ROB set to enhance commuting at Para-Rajajipuram
The ROB project will be jointly funded by the Ministry of Railways and the state government, with the total cost approved amounting to ₹175.73 crore.
LUCKNOW The Ministry of Railways and the Uttar Pradesh government approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Level Crossing No. 8-Spl in Para on Tuesday.
The ROB project will be jointly funded by the Ministry of Railways and the state government, with the total cost approved amounting to ₹175.73 crore.
Rekha Sharma, senior divisional commercial manager at Northern Railways, Lucknow, said, “This project encompasses the construction of a two-lane flyover and an underpass on both the bypass line and main line. Once completed, it will provide a direct route from Para to Rajajipuram via the flyover.”
According to the railways, local residents will no longer need to wait when the railway gate is closed due to train operations. Additionally, the Para underpass will facilitate easier travel for residents of Para village towards the Jalalganj underpass.
Notably, around 3,00,000 people are set to benefit significantly as a multitude of vehicles commuting to and from Rajajipuram will experience enhanced convenience, as stated in a press release by Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh.
The statement highlights, “This rail crossing serves as a vital junction for both the Lucknow-Moradabad and Alamnagar-Utrathiya train routes. The frequent closure of this railway crossing due to heavy train traffic has been a persistent issue. The construction of this project not only promises relief for residents and students from traffic congestion but also holds the potential to curtail pollution, stimulate economic growth, save time, and conserve fuel.”
