The construction of an underpass near the much-awaited Sarekha railway overbridge in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, was supposed to be completed by April 30th. However, due to delays, the work is still incomplete. The underpass is crucial for improving traffic flow on Gondhia Road, which has been disrupted due to the overbridge...
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construction. The Collector, Dr. Girish Kumar Mishra, had issued a notice to the railway engineers and the PWD seeking an explanation for the delays. The railway engineers have announced that the underpass will be launched on May 5th, requiring a three to four-hour closure of rail traffic. This involves cutting and removing the railway tracks at the underpass site. During the underpass construction, heavy vehicles are being diverted to an alternative route, but two-wheelers and small vehicles are facing difficulties. The Collector has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the work and has sought an explanation from the railway engineers and the PWD within a week. The alternative route for heavy vehicles has also been in a poor condition due to lack of maintenance, but some repairs have been done recently. However, people are still facing dust and other problems due to the poor condition of the road.