Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Mangaluru RUB Project Faces Potential Delays Due to Rain
Imagine new roads going under the train tracks in Mangaluru, called RUBs.
They're almost done, but early rain might cause delays.
The railway has already put the big concrete boxes in place.
The city is working on the approach roads now.
Officials are trying to open one lane by July 15, but rain could cause problems.
A special water pipe is being built to prevent flooding.
The work is complex, but trains kept running the whole time!
Commissioning of the RUBs may be delayed by early rains.
Southern Railway completed a key step by pushing the concrete boxes.
Officials are targeting to open one lane by July 15, weather permitting.
A pipeline is being laid to manage water drainage in the low-lying area.
Locals have expressed concern about potential waterlogging issues.
- Who
- MP Brijesh Chowta, Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath, MSCL, MCC, and Southern Railway officials.
- What
- Construction of twin railway underbridges (RUB) at Mahakalipadpu, Mangaluru, is underway.
- When
- Officials are aiming for a July 15 opening of one lane, potentially delayed by early rains.
- Where
- Mahakalipadpu, Mangaluru.
- Why
- Potential delays are due to early rains hampering civic works and MSCL projects.
Project Status
Local Concerns
Waterlogging Risk
Project Status
Project is being undertaken in phases, water logging risks are being addressed by the project.
Local Concerns
Concerns over the design and potential waterlogging
- Project
- Twin railway underbridges (RUB)
- Location
- Mahakalipadpu, Mangaluru
- Target Opening
- One lane by July 15 (subject to weather)
- Pipeline Length
- 300 metres (115 metres completed)
