Archive · 22 May 2025
Southern Railway Prepares for ROB Construction Near AFT Mills
The Southern Railway is building a new bridge in Puducherry to help traffic.
This bridge, called a Road Over Bridge (ROB), will go over the train tracks near AFT mills.
The project will cost about 72 crore, with money coming from the Smart City fund and the Railways.
The new bridge will allow cars to move freely even when trains are passing.
Before construction, the local government needs to move things like parking and shops.
People are concerned about traffic jams during construction.
The railway plans to build temporary roads for people to access key buildings.
Southern Railway is set to start construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) near AFT mills in Puducherry.
The ₹72-crore project will use funds from the Smart City initiative and the Railways.
Construction was delayed due to the temporary use of the AFT mills ground as a bus stand.
District Administration and Southern Railway officials have held preliminary meetings.
Traffic diversions will be needed, and temporary service roads are planned.
- Who
- Southern Railway and District Administration
- What
- Construction of a two-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB)
- When
- Construction to begin after May 8th
- Where
- Near AFT mills on Cuddalore Road in Puducherry
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and provide free movement of vehicles
Railway and PWD Perspective
Stakeholder Concerns
Traffic Congestion
Railway and PWD Perspective
Due to retrofitting work on 100 feet road, closing the stretch could cause more congestion.
Stakeholder Concerns
Court employees request road shoulders to maintain access to their offices during construction.
- Project Cost
- ₹72 crore
- ROB Length
- 630 metres
- Lead Agency
- Southern Railway
- Location
- Puducherry-Cuddalore Road
- Foundation Laid
- December Last Year