Haryana government has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a Road Under Bridge (RUB) at Level Crossing No. 576 on the Delhi Mathura Railway line, spanning Delhi Mathura Road to Mujesar at an estimated cost of Rs. 50.72 crore in Faridabad District.
An official spokesperson said that a comprehensive inspection conducted by the Haryana State Roads and Bridges Development Corporation (HSRDC) and Northern Railway officers had revealed that due to land constraints and the reluctance of private landowners to sell, the construction of an ROB was not feasible. Consequently, a decision was made to instead proceed with the construction of a Road Under Bridge (RUB).
He informed that the General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) for the RUB has been approved by Northern Railways, and the purchase of additional land required for the project has undergone meticulous scrutiny. The High Powered Land Purchase Committee (HPLPC) successfully concluded negotiations with all stakeholders and landowners, finalizing the acquisition of 0.96 acres of land. With Traffic Volume Units (TVUs) exceeding 1 lac, the 50:50 cost-sharing agreement between the State Government and Railways became applicable.
He further stated that the estimated cost for the construction of the RUB, as submitted by HSRDC Gurugram through the Haryana Engineering Works Portal (HEWP), stands at Rs. 50.72 crore. This includes expenses related to land acquisition, construction, and associated project costs.
The administrative approval granted by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar underscores the commitment of the Haryana Government to enhance infrastructure and address transportation challenges, ensuring the well-being and convenience of the citizens of Faridabad District, a statement said.
CM Approves Improvement of 8 State Highways and Widening of Siwaha-Pillukhera Road
In a step towards enhancing connectivity and facilitating seamless transportation across Haryana, Chief Minister Khattar has granted administrative approval for the improvement of 8 state highways at an estimated cost of Rs. 75.16 crore and the widening and strengthening of the Siwaha-Pillukhera road at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.47 crore.
An official spokesperson gave a detailed overview of these projects which include the improvement of Jagadhri-Bilaspur Sadhaura-Naraingarh-Raipur Rani road in Ambala District, spanning 12.72 km. with an estimated budget of Rs. 6.80 crore, Improvement of Barwala-Hisar-Siwani Singhani road (SH-19) in Bhiwani District, covering 5.40 km. with an approved amount of Rs. 1.69 crore, Improvement of Rewari-Dahina-Kanina-Mahindergarh-Satnali-Loharu road (SH No. 26) in Bhiwani District, spanning 9.23 km. with an allocated budget of Rs. 5.38 crore.
Furthermore, the Improvement of the Mahindergarh-Satnali-Loharu road (SH-24) in Mahindergarh Distt. (32.00 km, Rs. 17.72 crore), Improvement of Adampur to Jhansal road in Hisar District (11.67 km, Rs. 7.62 crore), Improvement of Karnal Assandh-Jind-Hansi road (SH-12) in Hisar District (26.038 km, Rs. 27.58 crore), Providing RCC side drain on Kunjpura Karnal road (SH-08) in Karnal District (0.500 km, Rs. 3.8 crore), Improvement of Surewala Chowk to Uklana Bhuna road (SH-02) in Hisar District (7.064 km, Rs. 7.96 crore).
The Spokesperson informed that Haryana CM also gave nod to widening and strengthening of the road from Siwaha to Pillukhera. He said that the road, spanning 2.51 km., will be expanded from 3.66 mtr to 5.50 mtr., with an estimated budget of Rs. 1.47 crore. This initiative is poised to benefit the residents of Siwaha and Pillukhera villages, fostering improved connectivity and facilitating easier access to the local grain market.