Bhubaneswar, Sep 20: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully launched five 36-meter-long, 35-ton Steel Girders within just three hours, today.
The girders were installed as part of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) project at VSS Nagar in Bhubaneswar.
This task was carried out by the Construction Wing of ECoR, in collaboration with Khurda Road Division.
The Chief Project Manager (CPM) and his team managed to complete the task despite multiple logistical challenges, setting a benchmark in project execution.
The ROB at VSS Nagar is being constructed to replace the Special Class Level Crossing between Bhubaneswar and Mancheswar Stations, which has long been a bottleneck for both Road and Rail Traffic.
Once completed, it will improve the traffic flow in areas like Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Chakesiani, VSS Nagar, Sainik School, Gadakana, and Chandrasekharpur in Bhubaneswar.
The remaining construction work in the railway portion, including deck slab installations, crash barriers, and approach junctions, is expected to be completed by December 2024.
The state government is also on track to finish the road approach girders within the same time frame.
The completion of this ROB will be a significant boon for the region, providing much-needed relief to commuters and eliminating the busy level crossing that has long been a safety concern.
Additionally, the project will ease train operations in this congested Railway Section, aligning with Indian Railways' mission to enhance both Road and Rail Safety.
This ROB project is being constructed in place of Level Crossing No. ML 186 has seen an investment of ₹48.2 crore in Railway portion, only.
Several critical works, including the relocation of electrical transformers and underground cables, were completed earlier to facilitate the progress of this mega project.
Once commissioned, this ROB will not only improve road safety but also enhance the operational efficiency of train services in one of the busiest sections of the Indian Railways network, in line with the Railways' commitment to ensuring fast, safe, and reliable journeys.
