Question : CONSTRUCTION OF OVER BRIDGE AT DALIGANJ



(a) the reasons for not starting the construction work of the sanctioned over bridge at Daliganj railway crossing in Lucknow ;

(b) the time by which construction of the overbridge at the said crossing is likely to be taken up ; and

(c) the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon ?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) State Govt. has advised to keep the construction of Road Over Bridge pending as it has not been decided whether it has to be constructed in lieu of level crossing No.7 or in lieu of Level crossing No.6 for which sanctioned originally.

(b) On receipt of clearance from State Govt.

(c) Total cost at the time of sanction of the Road Over Bridge in 1998-99 was estimated as Rs.7.00 crores.( at originally sanctioned locations)