Question : RAIL OVERBRIDGE NEAR CHAKRADHARPUR



(a) whether approval has been given for construction of rail overbridge near Chakradharpur “Chakradharpur-Chaibasa” section under extension work of National Highway No.75 in Jharkhand;

(b) if so, the details of the progress made therein;

(c) the prescribed time-limit for completion of approach road to rail overbridge; and

(d) the steps being taken for the completion of the construction work of approach road on both sides of the said bridge?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (d): The work of construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Chakradharpur in lieu of Level Crossing No.170 has been sanctioned. The Bridge portion over Railway Track is being constructed by Railway and the progress is 85%. The State Government is constructing approach portion of the ROB. Completion of the ROB is held up due to delay in construction of approaches. State Government has been approached to expedite the same.