Bhopal gets gift of another ROB to ease traffic

Co-operation Minister Shri Vishwas Kailash Sarang on Thursday inspected the ROB construction site which will directly benefit the area near Khedapati Hanuman Temple at Chhola with Dwarka Nagar Coach Factory near Bhopal Railway Station Platform No. 1. This is a big gift for Bhopal region. All the people of Bhopal will benefit from ROB. Due to connectivity, all the residents of Karond, Berasia, Station, Chhola, Arera Colony, BHEL, Minal and Nishatpura area will get its benefit.

The distance will be reduced by about 15 km

Minister Shri Sarang said that this is his dream project. After its construction, about 15 km round will be saved. This is a big gift for the people of the region. Its Bhoomi Pujan will be performed soon. Minister Shri Sarang, after obtaining information about the plan of ROB from senior officials of Railways, PWD, Municipal Corporation, Police and District Administration, directed to complete the work within the stipulated time period.

15 lakh population will be benefited

Minister Shri Sarang said that this ROB will descend near Khedapati Hanuman Temple in Chhola via Dwarka Nagar near Bhopal Railway Station. Its length will be about 610 meters and width will be 9.5 meters. He said that this will be the first ROB in Bhopal to be built over 6 railway tracks, which will present a unique example of engineering for the country. About 15 lakh population will be benefited by its construction.

It will be completed in 18 months at a cost of 90 crores

Minister Shri Sarang said that the construction of ROB is being done by the Railways at a cost of about 90 crores. The first phase amount of Rs 72 crore has been released to the Railways by the governmen t. Its tenders and work orders have been done. This bridge will be completed in 18 months.

Connectivity with New Bhopal, Vidisha, Berasia

Minister Shri Sarang said that with its construction, connectivity of old and new Bhopal along with Vidisha, Berasia and surrounding areas will be strengthened. This will facilitate the movement of the people of the area. He said that at present, small vehicles going from Bhopal platform number-1 towards Chhola have to pass through the culvert. On the other hand, big vehicles have to take a long detour from Bharat Talkies ROB to go from station platform number-1 towards Chhola. Construction of ROB will save a long detour of 15 kilometers. After its construction, traffic will be smooth and the public will get relief.

The distance from Bhopal railway station to the airport will be reduced

Minister Shri Sarang said that passengers going to the airport from Bhopal station have to pass through old Bhopal. This takes a lot of time. With the construction of this ROB, passengers will be able to reach the airport in less time from Bhopal station platform number-1 using ROB directly via Chhola-Karond road.

Those traveling from Nishatpura station will get benefit

Minister Shri Sarang said that many trains leave directly from Bairagarh passing through Nishatpura. Currently, passengers have to go to Bairagarh to catch their train due to lack of proper connectivity. After the construction of ROB, passengers will be able to catch their train directly from Nishatpura without going to Bairagarh.

Minister Shri Sarang said that this ROB will help in making Bhopal’s movement smooth. People from every area will benefit from its connectivity with the station. Development is at its peak in Narela area. This is an effort to make movement smooth and well-organised through ROB.