Jalandhar (The Stellar News): In another development, financial bids for the upcoming Dakoha railway crossing set to open on August 31, 2021 as NHAI had already floated the tenders for this project last month.
Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said that to minimize the traffic problem at the busiest Dakoha railway point, the district administration had earlier proposed the construction of a underpass here, following which a DPR was prepared by the National Highway Authority of India. He added that this underpass would cost nearly Rs. 14 crore and would be five meters of height. He also mentioned that the project would be completed within one year of its commencement aimed at easing traffic problems at this Amritsar-Delhi rail route. He said that during the peak hours the traffic piles up at NH-44 due to the closure of this crossing, which in turn forms an accident black-spot in this area.
The DC further stated that the feasibility survey was also carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) at this place, which suggested that a RUB/ROB was not possible here due to the proximity of this crossing to the NH-44, thus the problem could be sorted out by setting up of a VUP (vehicular underpass) here.
Pointing out further, NHAI Project Director Varinder Singh said that the vehicular underpass (VUP) would cost around Rs. 14 crores, and after the opening of financial bids the work order would be issued to the successful bidders. The duration of the project is 12 months after its commencement.
