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Madhavanagar Railway Over Bridge Delay Worsens Traffic Problems
A bridge is being built over railway tracks in Madhavanagar.
It was supposed to be finished within two years, but it is still less than halfway complete.
Because the bridge is unfinished, vehicles must wait when the railway gate closes.
This creates long traffic jams for people traveling through the area.
Ambulances and other emergency vehicles can also be affected.
The road leading to the bridge has many potholes, which become more dangerous in rain and darkness.
The project costs Rs 93.12 crore and is funded by both the central and state governments.
An official recently helped release Rs 3.15 crore for the work.
Residents want the bridge completed quickly, and the contractor has been warned of strict action for further delays.
The Rs 93.12-crore Madhavanagar Railway Over Bridge project, launched in 2023, remains incomplete despite a two-year deadline.
Less than half of the construction work has reportedly been completed, causing severe inconvenience to commuters.
Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind alleged that the State’s delayed fund release contributed to the project’s slow progress.
Repeated railway-gate closures have created traffic jams and affected motorists and emergency services.
Potholes on the approach road pose added risks, while officials have released Rs 3.15 crore and warned the contractor of strict action.
- Who
- Thousands of commuters, residents, the project contractor, Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind, and Government Advisor Sudarshan Reddy are involved or affected.
- What
- Construction of the Madhavanagar Railway Over Bridge remains delayed, contributing to traffic congestion and unsafe road conditions.
- Where
- Madhavanagar on the outskirts of Nizamabad.
- When
- The project was launched in 2023 with a two-year completion deadline; Rs 3.15 crore was recently released.
- Why
- The delay is linked to incomplete construction and a dispute over the release of the State’s funding share, while repeated railway-gate closures worsen congestion.
State Funding Criticism
Project Accountability
Reason for the delay
State Funding Criticism
Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind alleged that the Centre released its full share and that the State’s failure to release funds delayed the project.
Project Accountability
The report says Government Advisor Sudarshan Reddy facilitated the release of Rs 3.15 crore and warned the contractor of strict action, including blacklisting, if delays continued.
Response to the unfinished work
State Funding Criticism
Residents are demanding that the Railway Over Bridge be completed quickly because traffic congestion and road hazards are worsening.
Project Accountability
Officials have sought to accelerate the project through additional funding and contractor warnings, but the report does not state when construction will be completed.
Key facts
- Project cost
- Rs 93.12 crore
- Launch and deadline
- Launched in 2023 with a two-year deadline
- Reported progress
- Less than half of the work is reportedly complete
- Central contribution
- Rs 30.05 crore
- State contribution
- Rs 63.07 crore
- Recently released funds
- Rs 3.15 crore
- Main effects
- Traffic jams, pothole-related risks, and disruption to emergency services
Sources
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