Question : ROAD OVER BRIDGES



(a) the number of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) sanctioned in the country during the last three years;

(b) the total number of ROBs where works are in progress under the Southern Railway;

(c) whether the progress of work on ROB at Alhani in Trissur under Southern Railway is very slow;

(d) if so,the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken to expedite the work on this project?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (DR.R.VELU)

(a)	Year	Works Sanctioned
2006-07 = 104 2007-08 = 98 2008-09 = 139

(b) At present physical construction work at 26 ROBs on Southern Railway is in progress.

(c) No,Sir.Work on Railway portion of ROB at Athani in Thrissur has progressed upto 80% and on approaches portion it is 74%. Work is targeted for completion by 31.03.09.

(d) and (e) Do not arise.