Commuters miffed over inordinate delay in completion of overbridge near Fort Station
Commuters are frustrated by the prolonged delay in the reconstruction of the overbridge near Fort Railway Station. The project, involving both Southern Railway Construction Organisation and Tiruchi Corporation, has faced significant setbacks, leaving the road closed for over two years. Officials have promised completion by July, but residents remain skeptical about the timeline.
- ▪The reconstruction of the overbridge has been delayed for over two years, causing significant inconvenience to commuters.
- ▪Southern Railway is responsible for the railway portion of the work, while Tiruchi Corporation is handling the approach roads.
- ▪Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko visited the site and emphasized the need for timely completion, with a commitment from officials to finish by July.
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The inordinate delay in completing the reconstruction of the overbridge near Fort Railway Station in the city has miffed commuters.The new bridge is being jointly constructed by Southern Railway Construction Organisation (SRCO) and Tiruchi Corporation. Southern Railway Construction Organisation has taken up the railway portion of the work at an estimate of ₹12 crore. Laying of the approach road on either side of the new bridge is being executed at a cost of ₹34 crore by Tiruchi Corporation, which began the work in December 2023. On the other hand, Southern Railway demolished the old overbridge only in May 2024.The entire work should have been completed by now and the road open for traffic. However, much to the chagrin of the commuters, the work is still on.
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