A rail over-bridge will be built at NGGO Colony, Coimbatore, connecting Mettupalayam Road to Sathyamangalam Road. The ₹44 crore project aims to ease traffic congestion and is set to begin in 30 days.
Coimbatore: The State Highways Department is set to construct a rail over-bridge at NGGO Colony in Asokapuram village panchayat near Thudiyalur at a cost of ₹44 crore. The one-kilometer-long bridge is expected to commence construction in approximately 30 days, following the completion of land acquisition, according to officials.
The rail over-bridge will start near the South Indian Bank on NGGO Colony Road and terminate near the Asian Paints office at Teachers Colony. This infrastructure project will connect Mettupalayam Road to Sathyamangalam Road via Idigarai, significantly easing the daily commute for travelers to Idigarai and Kovilpalayam, areas known for numerous educational institutions and businesses.
A highways department official stated, "Half of the project cost will be met by the railways. The level crossing on this stretch closes 15 times a day. Our 2022 survey revealed that around 26,924 vehicles pass through this level crossing daily, causing frequent traffic congestion when the gates are closed. The rail over-bridge will allow traffic to flow freely."
The official also mentioned that service roads would be set up on either side of the over-bridge. "The service roads will be 18ft wide. We have acquired 3.40 acres for this purpose," he added.
Recently, a joint survey was conducted by railway, state highways, revenue, road safety wing, TNSTC, and corporation officials to identify an alternative route to facilitate the rail over-bridge construction.
"Police have suggested widening the curves at four locations along the proposed alternative road and relocating a few electricity poles. We expect to complete these works in 30 days, after which the district administration will announce the alternative route. Construction of the over-bridge will begin after that," the official explained.
This infrastructure project is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area, benefiting thousands of daily commuters.
The rail over-bridge will start near the South Indian Bank on NGGO Colony Road and terminate near the Asian Paints office at Teachers Colony. This infrastructure project will connect Mettupalayam Road to Sathyamangalam Road via Idigarai, significantly easing the daily commute for travelers to Idigarai and Kovilpalayam, areas known for numerous educational institutions and businesses.
A highways department official stated, "Half of the project cost will be met by the railways. The level crossing on this stretch closes 15 times a day. Our 2022 survey revealed that around 26,924 vehicles pass through this level crossing daily, causing frequent traffic congestion when the gates are closed. The rail over-bridge will allow traffic to flow freely."
The official also mentioned that service roads would be set up on either side of the over-bridge. "The service roads will be 18ft wide. We have acquired 3.40 acres for this purpose," he added.
Recently, a joint survey was conducted by railway, state highways, revenue, road safety wing, TNSTC, and corporation officials to identify an alternative route to facilitate the rail over-bridge construction.
"Police have suggested widening the curves at four locations along the proposed alternative road and relocating a few electricity poles. We expect to complete these works in 30 days, after which the district administration will announce the alternative route. Construction of the over-bridge will begin after that," the official explained.
This infrastructure project is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area, benefiting thousands of daily commuters.