e:
(a) whether the Government are aware that the foundation stone for construction of
Road Overbridge near IIIrd Railway Gate at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu was laid during
the last year;
(b) if so, the present status of the proposal; and
(c) the time by which the construction of new Road overbridge is likely to be started
and completed ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) Temporary diversion for road traffic is in progress. Work on bridge proper (on tracks) is being taken up. However completion of ROB depends upon
construction of approaches by State Govt. Railway portion (over the track) will be
completed before or simultaneously with the work of approaches executed by State
Govt.