HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 28: The Northeast Frontier Railway has successfully launched a bow string arch steel girder for a new road over bridge (ROB) near Kampur Railway Station under Lumding division. This ROB is being constructed to replace level crossing gate no ST-35 at Kampur Station on the Guwahati–Lumding BG line section. The ROB is targeted for completion by January 2025 at an estimated cost of Rs 60 crores.
The existing road on level crossing gate no ST-35 passes through the station yard of Kampur and is situated on a state PWD road. There is significant detention of road traffic due to shunting operations, movement of trains in both directions, or stabling of trains. The gate experiences heavy traffic, with a total vehicle unit count of 1,98,181. The ROB will have an overall length of over 512.58 meters, with the main span consisting of a 42-meter bow string arch steel girder.
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The need for constructing an ROB in place of level crossing gate ST-35 has arisen due to road traffic congestion and increased train movement resulting from the recently completed double line in the Guwahati–Lumding section. Once commissioned, the new ROB will facilitate smooth flow of people and vehicles during rush hours and prevent commuters from trespassing on the railway tracks. Upon completion, the level crossing gate ST-35 will be permanently eliminated, enhancing train operation safety and ensuring safer movement of road traffic and pedestrians through the ROB. The entire population of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong districts will benefit from the commissioning of this bridge.
