Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Approves ₹166.5 Crore for Construction of Road Over Bridge at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division
Economy
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The Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in the Vadodara Division of Western Railway. The project is estimated to cost ₹166.5 crore and will be shared equally between Indian Railways and the State Government, with each contributing approximately ₹83.2769 crore. The new grade-separated facility aims to address limitations of the existing Alkapuri Road Under Bridge, such as restricted vertical clearance, waterlogging, and traffic congestion, while improving connectivity to the Vadodara Railway Station, GSRTC Bus Station, and the upcoming High-Speed Rail Station.