Archive · 24 Jun 2025
UP Government Approves Bridge Projects to Boost Connectivity
The Uttar Pradesh government is building new bridges and improving existing ones to make it easier to travel around the state.
They're building three bridges that go over train tracks, called Rail Over Bridges, and a new bridge over the Ganga river.
These projects will help with traffic and make it easier for people to get around.
The government plans to spend over 372 crore rupees, and it will take about two years to finish everything.
This should make traveling in the area smoother and better prepared for future needs.
Uttar Pradesh government approved construction of three Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) and a Ganga river bridge.
Projects aim to improve regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion.
ROBs planned in Balrampur and Kanpur; Ganga bridge near Kanpur-Shuklaganj.
Total estimated cost is over Rs 372 crore, with Kanpur-specific projects at Rs 315 crore.
Projects will be completed in two years under the EPC mode.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Construction of three ROBs and a new Ganga river bridge.
- When
- The projects will be completed in two years.
- Where
- Balrampur, Kanpur, Shuklaganj in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion.
- Projects Approved
- 3 ROBs, 1 Ganga river bridge
- Location
- Balrampur, Kanpur, Shuklaganj
- Total Cost
- Over Rs 372 crore
- Kanpur Project Cost
- Rs 315 crore
- Completion Time
- Two years
- Mode
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)