(a) whether there is any proposal to construct an overbridge on
railway crossing of NH-3 (Agra-Mumbai Highway) near Maksi
Railway Station under Western Railway Zone, Ratlam;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Ministry of Railways have taken up the matter
with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Ministry
of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU)
(a) & (b): The proposal is regarding construction of Road Over
Bridge in lieu of existing level crossing no.51/A at kms. 94/25-
27 between Tarana Road & Makshi station on Western Railway. The
traffic density at this level crossing is 7,01,444 Train Vehicle
Units (TVUs). The State Government had proposed for construction
of ROB in lieu of this level crossing on Build Operate &
Transfer (BOT) concept in 2001. General Arrangement Drawing was
also approved by Railway in October 2001. Thereafter, no further
details were provided by State Government.
However, recently a proposal has been received from
State Govt. regarding construction of ROB at above level
crossing on cost sharing basis. The feasibility, estimated cost
of work submitted by State Government is being examined by
Railway.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.