Constructed at Rs 59.44 crore, the overbridge is expected to decongest traffic and enhance connectivity in the area. Gorakhpur : With the inauguration of the Bhopa Bazar railway overbridge on Sunday, the city will get its 15th bridge in seven years, marking a major boost to road infrastructure and connectivity under the Yogi Adityanath govt.
Before this, 14 overbridges and flyovers had been completed and dedicated to the public in the district at a cumulative cost of Rs 1,215 crore. With the Bhopa Bazar bridge, the total investment in bridge infrastructure over the past seven years will reach Rs 1274 crore.
Among the major projects completed during this period are the six-lane TP Nagar-Padleganj flyover, built at Rs 429 crore, the Bargadwa-Fertilizer railway overbridge (Rs 152 crore), the Gorakhpur-Domingarh railway overbridge (Rs 137 crore) and the Kamahariya Ghat bridge across the Ghaghra (Rs 117 crore). You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news. The new overbridge, built across the Bhopa Bazar railway crossing, is expected to end long traffic jams caused by frequent closure of the level crossing. It will benefit daily commuters, local businesses and emergency services by ensuring smoother movement of vehicles. The Khajanchi Chauraha flyover and Balapar-Tikaria railway overbridge have also strengthened connectivity in the district. Download the TOI App.