Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Wednesday, announced the approval of two long-pending railway overbridge projects at Doraha and Dhuri by the Central government.
Sharing the news, Bittu posted on X: "Heartiest congratulations to the people of Punjab! The approval of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) at Doraha and Dhuri marks a milestone in our infrastructure journey. These projects will do more than just connect roads; they will accelerate the pace of Punjab’s economic prosperity."
The approvals come after years of dilly-dallying between the Centre, Punjab government and local leaders over funding and no objection certificates (NOCs).
The Doraha ROB will cost about Rs 70 crore. It aims to eliminate a high-traffic level crossing that has caused severe congestion and safety hazards for over a decade. The Dhuri ROB, approved at a cost of around Rs 54 crore, will also ease traffic congestion.
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