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Traffic Chaos Grips Puducherry as Key Railway Crossing Closes for ... Puducherry, September 15, 2025 A major traffic disruption hit Puducherry today as the AFT railway crossing on Cuddalore Road was completely closed to vehicular traffic. This closure marks a significant phase in the construction of a new railway overbridge, a project that is part of the Union Territory’s broader infrastructure development agenda. The unexpected scale of the traffic diversions led to considerable confusion and delays for commuters, highlighting the challenges of urban development in a city with a compact road network. The AFT mill railway crossing, a crucial artery for connecting the southern parts of the city with the central and northern areas, was shut down to allow for the construction of a railway overbridge. The project, estimated to cost Rs 72 crore, is a joint initiative of the Puducherry Government and the Southern Railway. While the long-term goal is to ease traffic congestion by eliminating the need for vehicles to wait at the railway gate, the immediate effect has been a logistical nightmare for thousands of daily commuters. Authorities had released a temporary traffic plan, advisin…

MP Inspects Delayed Overbridge Near Tiruchi Fort Station India · 19 May 2026 MP Inspects Delayed Overbridge Near Tiruchi Fort Station, Seeks September Opening Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko inspected the under-construction overbridge near Fort Railway Station on Tuesday, where the road has been closed for over two years despite the original timeline calling for completion. Bhasha Times Newsroom Read in हिन्दी Share Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko visited the construction site near Fort Railway Station on Tuesday along with senior officials of Southern Railway and Tiruchi Corporation to assess the delayed overbridge work. The overbridge, which is under reconstruction, was originally scheduled to be completed according to the original timeline, but the entire work should have been finished by now. The new bridge is being jointly constructed by Southern Railway Construction Organisation (SRCO) and Tiruchi Corporation. Southern Railway took up the railway portion of the work at an estimate of ₹12 crore, while the approach road work on either side is being executed at a cost of ₹34 crore by Tiruchi Corporation, which began its work in December 2023. Southern Railway demolished the old overbridge in May…

Bihar shocker: ₹26 crore Buxar overbridge develops ... - CNBCTV18 Bihar shocker: ₹26 crore Buxar overbridge develops structural damage just 4 days after inauguration The Buxar-Baruna rail overbridge (ROB) near the Itadhi railway crossing became operational on May 31 and suffered a partial structural failure when a slab resting on the fifth pillar sank. By CNBCTV18.com June 8, 2026, 11:24:06 AM IST (Updated) 3 Min Read A rail overbridge built to improve connectivity in Bihar's Buxar district was found damaged just four days after it was opened to traffic. The incident has disrupted movement across the city, sparked safety concerns and prompted demands for a high-level investigation. The Buxar-Baruna rail overbridge (ROB) near the Itadhi railway crossing became operational on May 31. It suffered a partial structural failure when a slab resting on the fifth pillar sank, creating a gap of more than a foot on the carriageway, reported The Times of India. Following the damage, authorities initially barred heavy vehicles from using the bridge before eventually suspending all traffic. The closure has created significant difficulties for residents, as the Itadhi railway level crossing bene…

Bihar residents waited 12 years for Rs 26-crore overbridge. It shuts within week due to damage Traffic on the Buxar–Baruna rail overbridge has been suspended after a slab on a pillar was damaged, exacerbating the woes of residents. With the bridge and the adjacent railway crossing now closed, commuters face severe inconvenience and long delays, as authorities scramble for temporary solutions.

Built after an 11 year wait, Bihar's ₹26.4 crore bridge develops faults ... A newly inaugurated road overbridge in Bihar's Buxar district has come under scrutiny after developing structural issues within just 96 hours of opening to the public, forcing authorities to suspend traffic movement and initiate repair work. The overbridge, built at the Itarhi Gumti railway crossing at a cost of around ₹26.40 crore, had been awaited for years by local residents. According to locals, the project remained pending for nearly 11 years before finally being opened for public use. However, the celebration was short-lived. Don't Miss:No call, no link, no Clue: This Bengaluru youth loses ₹7.2 lakh in SIM-swap fraud Officials said the upper layer near Pier No. 5 of the bridge subsided, prompting the administration to immediately stop vehicular movement on the structure. The bridge has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure while repairs are carried out. The incident has sparked strong reactions from residents, many of whom questioned the quality of construction. Local people alleged irregularities and corruption in the project, arguing that a bridge built at such a significant cost …