A 54-metre Bow String Girder was successfully launched for a ROB near Shankargarh Yard
Prayagraj: A 54-metre bow string girder was installed for a road over bridge near Shankargarh Yard on Sunday. The Rs 62.67-crore ROB is being built at Level Crossing No. The girder was assembled and launched on Oct 11 on Naini-Manikpur section under Prayagraj Division of North Central Railway. Of the total project cost, Railways will bear Rs 23.60 crore.
415A to reduce traffic jams and improve connectivity between Nari Bari and Shivrajpur. The ROB is being built in place of the level crossing on a cost-sharing basis with the state govt. Led by GM, NCR, NP Singh, the railway portion is being executed by Gati Shakti Prayagraj Unit under the Chief Administrative Officer, Road Safety Projects, NCR, while UP State Bridge Corporation Limited is constructing the approach portion.
The project was sanctioned in 2022-23 and is targeted for commissioning by the end of Dec 2026. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news. The ROB is expected to provide a direct road link between Nari Bari and Shivrajpur in the Shankargarh area. At present, road traffic between the two areas largely passes through Level Crossing No. 415B, located in a busy market area. Frequent movement of vehicles through the crossing often leads to traffic jams and congestion. Once commissioned, the new ROB is expected to separate road and rail traffic at the location, reducing congestion and improving safety and travel time for commuters. Download the TOI App.