FOUNDATION STONE LAID FOR CONSTRUCTION ROAD OVER BRIDGE IN LIEU OF LC GATE NO. 316 BETWEEN GUNADALA AND VIJAYAWADA STATIONS
Visakhapatnam -Indian News Times -In a significant step towards enhancing rail-road infrastructure and improving public convenience, South Coast Railway's Vijayawada Division will undertake the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 316 at Gunadala, connecting the busy Vijayawada–Gunadala corridor. The foundation stone laying ceremony for the ROB construction was held today, i.e. 29th June 2026 at LC No.316. Shri Kesineni Sivanath, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Vijayawada was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Bonda Umamaheswararao, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Vijayawada Central, Shri K Simon, Chief Project Manager, Gati Shakti Unit, Vijayawada, Shri P E Edwin, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Infrastructure), Vijayawada Division, SCoR also graced the occasion.
The proposed ROB, to be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹98.68 crore, is fully funded by the Railways. The bridge will have a total length of 920 metres and a road width of 24 metres, including service roads. The structure will provide seamless connectivity between Gunadala, Nunna and Vijayawada, ensuring uninterrupted movement of both road and rail traffic.
The commissioning of this ROB will eliminate delays caused by the prolonged closure of the level crossing, ensure uninterrupted and safer movement of road users; improve connectivity between Vijayawada, Gunadala and Nunna; reduce travel time and traffic congestion, enhance safety for both road users and train operations and support the socio-economic development of the region by strengthening urban infrastructure.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri P.V. Ramana Rao, Deputy Chief Engineer, Gati Shakti Unit, who reaffirmed the railway department’s commitment to completing these transformational projects on schedule to boost the region's socio-economic growth.
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