Maha Rail has completed the construction of another 09 (nine) ROBs across the state which are now ready to be opened for traffic. The inauguration of these newly constructed 09 (nine) ROBs and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of 11 (eleven) new ROBs/RUBs under Setu Bandhan Scheme is being held at Police Headquarters Ground, Shivaji Nagar, Pune.
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- Maharashtra’s extensive road network and five major Railway Zones intersect across the state, creating more than 2,450 level crossings (LCs). These LCs pose a significant risk of traffic congestion and accidents, not only in Maharashtra but all over India.
- To eliminate these level crossings in view of making Maharashtra a “Railway-Fatak Free State”, Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Maharashtra and Ministry of Railways have entrusted Maha Rail with construction of 100 Road Over Bridges (ROBs)/Road Under Bridges (RUBs) across the state.
- Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (MRIDC) has successfully inaugurated 06 ROBs and performed Bhumipujan for another 06 ROBs in Nagpur on 15-04-2023.
- The Inauguration and Bhumi Pujan ceremony includes Road Over Bridges from Ahmednagar, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Dharashiv, Thane, Palghar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Buldhana and Nagpur districts of Maharashtra.
- The Inauguration and the Bhoomi Pujan will be carried out at the August hands of Shri Nitin Gadkari (Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways), Shri Eknath Shinde (Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra) and Shri Devendra Fadnavis (Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra).
- The ceremony will also boast the presence of Shri Kapil Patil (Hon’ble Minister for State, Panchyati Raj), Shri Chandrakant Patil (Hon’ble Guardian Minister of Pune), Shri Ravindra Chavan (Hon’ble PWD Minister), Hon’ble Guardian Ministers of respective districts, Shri Ajit Dada Pawar (Hon’ble leader of Opposition) and Hon’ble Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Council, Members of Legislative Assembly of respective constituencies as per the ROB locations, Officials from Pune Municipal Corporation, Railways, Public Works Department, Police Department and Shri Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal (Managing Director of Maha Rail) will also be present during this occasion.
On the momentous occasion of this ceremony, Shri Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal, Managing Director of Maha Rail said, “Maha Rail is implementing state-of-the-art Rail infrastructure in Maharashtra. This is a proud moment for us as today we are inaugurating completed 09 (Nine) ROBs and laying Foundation Stone for new Eleven ROBs.
On 15th April 2023, we inaugurated 06 (six) completed ROBs in Nagpur district and laid the foundation stone for the other 06 (six) ROBs in Vidarbha region. Maha Rail is constructing more than 100 Road Over Bridges across Maharashtra and has opened 15 ROBs for road traffic in a span of less than two months. This is the first time in the country that this feat has been achieved in such a short span of time.
Considering this commendable track-record of Maha Rail, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis had said during the Nagpur event that we will complete the construction of 50 ROBs/RUBs by the end of 2024. Maha Rail is determined to complete these ROBs in the stipulated time.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Railways, PWD, MoRTH, MCGM, MMRDA, KDMC and all Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra for entrusting MahaRail with various projects.
These bridges will reduce the traffic congestion in the area and provide ease and convenience to commuters. It will also play a vital role in improving the overall economic development of the region.”
Inauguration of completed 09 ROBs at Pune by Maha Rail:
Sr. No. | Name of Project | Location | Financial Module |
1 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 92 | Between Masur & Shiravade Railway stations on Patan – Pandharpur State Highway 143 | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
2 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 20 | Between Rukadi & Hatkanangale Railway Stations on Atigre – Ichalkaranji State Highway 200 | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
3 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 81 | Between Rahimatpur & Targaon Railway Station on Rahimatpur – Satara Road | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
4 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 136 | Between Amalner & Takarkhede Stations on Amalner – Chopda Road State Highway 15 | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
5 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 112A | Between Sonshelu & Sindkheda Railway Station on Sindkheda – Chimthana State Highway 11 | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
6 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 144B | Between Hingoli Deccan & Dhamni Railway Stations on Hingoli – Nanded State Highway 07 | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
7 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 34 | Between Umred & Bhiwapur Railway Stations near Umred Bus Stand Road | Under Setu Bandhan Scheme by MORTH |
8 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 111 | Between Butibori & Sindi Railway Stations on Umred – Butibori Road | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
9 | 2 lane ROB at Railway Crossing (LC) – 116 | Between Butibori and Ajni Rly. Stations on Dongargaon – Gumgaon Road in Hingna Constituency | On 50:50 cost-sharing basis between MOR & GOM |
Bhumi Pujan of 11 ROBs by Maha Rail under Setu Bandhan Scheme by MoRTH:
Sr. No. | Name of Project | Location | Financial Module |
1 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC -10 | Between Diva & Vasai Railway Stations on Tewri Road (Palghar District) | Under Setu Bandhan Scheme by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) |
2 | Construction of RUB at Railway Ch-98/2 | Between Aatgaon & Thansit Railway Stations near Kalamgaon (Thane district) | |
3 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 8 | Between Shrigonda Road & Belwandi Railway Stations on Shrigonda – Wadgaon Road (Ahmednagar District) | |
4 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 52 | Between Palsi & Jarandeshwar Railway Stations on Kolwadi – Revadi Road (Satara District) | |
5 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 129 | Between Sangli & Madhavnagar Railway Stations on Budhgaon – Sangli Road (Sangli District) | |
6 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 24 | Between Kurudvadi & Miraj Railway Stations on Pandharpur – Sangola Road (Solapur District) | |
7 | Construction of ROB at Railway Ch-458/5 | Between Solapur & Wadi Railway stations ROB near Asara Chowk Bridge in Solapur city (Solapur District) | |
8 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 34 | Between Palsap & Kalamb Road Railway Stations on Dhoky to Dharashiv Road (Osmanabad District) | |
9 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC – 2 | Between Kurudvadi & Latur Railway Stations on Latur City Road (Latur District) | |
10 | Construction of 2 lane ROB at LC -Jalgaon City | Between Shirsoli & Jalgaon Railway Stations On Old NH – 6 Passing through Jalgaon City (Jalgaon District) | |
11 | Construction of RUB at LC – 6 | Between Jalamb & Khamgaon Railway Stations on Khamgaon Town Road (Buldhana District) |
About MRIDC:
- Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (MRIDC) is a Joint Venture of “Government of Maharashtra” and “Ministry of Railways” on a 50:50 basis with an objective to provide a boost to the Rail Infrastructure Projects in the State of Maharashtra by providing critical connectivity and capacity enhancement.
- The aim of setting up this Joint Venture Govt. Corporation is to provide a boost to the Rail Infrastructure Projects in the Maharashtra State on the principle of cooperative federalism.
- With a vision, to eliminate the Level Crossings (LC), MRIDC has started implementation of construction of about 100 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) / Road Under Bridges (RUBs) across Maharashtra, funded by Railway, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporations, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
- To embark on the journey in Rail Line projects, MahaRail has started the implementation of the Gauge Conversion project between Nagpur (ltwari) and Nagbhid (116 Km). The main aim of this project is to expedite the coal movement from the coal mines and reduce congestion on the existing route.
- Other new Railway Line projects are also in pipeline are Ahmednagar–Vaijanath (New BG Line), Wardha – Yavatmal – Nanded (New BG Line), Wadsa – Gadchiroli (New BG Line), Pune – Nashik (New BG Line), Manmad – Indore (New BG Line), Gadchandur – Adilabad (New BG Line), Baramati – Lonand (New BG Line), Kolhapur – Vaibhavwadi (New BG Line) etc.
Source: MRIDC- Press Release | Image Credit: MRIDC
