Question : CONSTRUCTION OF OVER BRIDGES AT TIRUVELLUR



(a) whether Railways has any plan to construct road over bridge at Tiruvellur (LC-18) during the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken for construction of the said bridge ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL )

(a) to (d) A Road Over Bridge (ROB) on cost sharing basis at Tiruvellur (LC-18) was sanctioned in the year 1999-2000. The cost of ROB is Rs. 11.36 cr. with Railway`s share as Rs. 5.69Cr. The progress of works in Railway portion is 40%. The State Government is yet to start work on approaches.