CR launches first of six girders for Vikhroli ROB for east-west connectivityAfter years of delays, the Central Railway (CR) has finally begun installing the girders for the long-awaited Vikhroli road overbridge (ROB). The first girder was installed on Sunday morning after a special block between Ghatkopar and Bhandup stations. Five more girders will be installed over the coming week. The ROB is...
more... essential to prevent accidents at the level crossing and ensure smooth traffic flow between Vikhroli East and West. The project was initially expected to be completed in October 2020 but was delayed due to various factors including utility relocation, encroachment, and land acquisition. The CR plans to cancel, shorten, or terminate some long-distance and suburban trains due to the ongoing work. In 2022, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) criticized the BMC and other authorities for the delay in the project.
Vikhroli mein road over bridge (ROB) ke liye, Central Railway (CR) ne bahut saal ki delay ke baad, girders install karna shuru kar diya hai. Sunday subah, Ghatkopar aur Bhandup stations ke beech special block ke baad, pehla girder install kiya gaya. Aane waale hafte mein, paanch aur girders install kiye...
more... jaayenge. ROB Vikhroli East aur West ke beech traffic ko smooth flow karne aur level crossing pe accidents se bachane ke liye bahut zaruri hai. Project ko pehle October 2020 mein complete hone ki ummid thi, lekin utility relocation, encroachment aur land acquisition jaise factors ke karan delay ho gaya. CR ka plan hai ki ongoing work ke karan, kuchh long-distance aur suburban trains ko cancel, short terminate ya terminate kiya jaaye. 2022 mein, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) ne BMC aur dusre authorities ko project mein delay ke liye criticise kiya tha.