Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 11: The union government's Amrit Bharat scheme has initiated the construction of four railway flyovers between Mangaluru and Subrahmanya in the Mysuru railway division. The construction, aimed at enhancing connectivity and safety, is expected to be completed by the end of March this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this ambitious project on February 26, 2024, with a total allocation of Rs 41,000 crore for various railway initiatives across the country.
Under the Amrit Bharat special scheme, the redevelopment of 554 railway stations and the construction of 1,500 road overbridges and underpasses have been undertaken. As part of this initiative, four flyovers are being built at Kodimbala village in Kadaba taluk, Bajakere in Nekkiladi village, Purusharakatte near Sandipani Vidya Samsthe in Narimogaru village, and Gadipila in Puttur taluk.
The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 24 crore. While 60% of the work at Kodimbala, Bajakere, and Purusharakatte has been completed, the flyover at Gadipila is expected to be completed by April. The other three are likely to be finished by the end of February.
The flyovers are being constructed at a height of 6.53 meters from the railway track, with a width of 7.5 meters and a length of 10 meters. Complementary connectivity roads with concrete surfacing are also being built. The Bengaluru-based S V Constructions has undertaken the contract. Though initial delays occurred due to adverse weather conditions, the pace of work has picked up significantly.
The electrification of railway stations and the elevation of platforms in the region have already been completed, paving the way for smoother operations. Once the flyover construction is completed, it will fulfill the long-standing aspirations of the local populace.
Former APMC director Medappagowda expressed relief that the flyovers would eliminate the lengthy waiting times at railway gates. “We had previously appealed to then MP Nalin Kumar Kateel for the construction of flyovers at Kodimbala and Bajakere. Thanks to Prime Minister Modi's Amrit Bharat scheme, the funding was secured, and the project took off. We now plan to approach current Dakshina Kannada (DK) MP Capt Brijesh Chowta for further railway-related developments in the region,” he said.
Project engineer Govardhan Reddy assured that efforts are underway to complete all four flyovers at the earliest, following the directives of the railway department.