Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Somanna Inaugurates Limited Height Subway at Bheemasandra, Tumakuru
V. Somanna opened a new subway at Bheemasandra in Tumakuru.
The subway is near an old railway level crossing.
People had wanted this project for a long time.
It was built in about 10 months.
The project cost around ₹2.26 crore.
People walking, riding two-wheelers and driving small vehicles can use it.
The road nearby was widened to make turning easier.
The subway is expected to make travel safer and improve connectivity.
Union Minister of State V. Somanna inaugurated a Limited Height Subway at Old Bheemasandra Gate in Tumakuru.
The subway replaces Level Crossing No. 43 and was completed in 10 months.
The project cost approximately ₹2.26 crore and includes a 5.0-metre by 2.40-metre RCC box.
The facility is designed for pedestrians, two-wheelers and light motor vehicles.
Road widening and an increased turning radius are intended to improve safety and traffic movement.
- Who
- V. Somanna, Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, inaugurated the facility, with MLA G. B. Jyothi Ganesh and railway officers present.
- What
- A Limited Height Subway was inaugurated at Old Bheemasandra Gate, replacing the need to use Level Crossing No. 43.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Old Bheemasandra Gate, Tumakuru, Karnataka, at Railway Km. 73/000–100.
- Why
- The subway addresses a long-standing local demand and is intended to provide safer movement and better connectivity for road users.
- Project
- Limited Height Subway at Old Bheemasandra Gate
- Level crossing
- Level Crossing No. 43
- Construction cost
- Approximately ₹2.26 crore
- Construction period
- 10 months
- RCC box size
- 5.0 m × 2.40 m
- Users
- Pedestrians, two-wheelers and light motor vehicles
- Additional work
- Road widening and an increased turning radius