A 'Road Over Bridge' project worth ₹132.51 crore has been approved at Deendayal Port

A 'Road Over Bridge' project worth ₹132.51 crore has been approved at Deendayal Port

¨     A road over bridge project at Deendayal Port has been approved by the government at a total cost of ₹132.51 crore to improve connectivity and logistics efficiency.

¨     The approval has been granted by Sarbananda Sonowal as part of efforts to strengthen port-led development and modern infrastructure in the country.

¨     The project has been aligned with the objectives of the Sagarmala Programme and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to enhance multi-modal connectivity.

¨     The construction of the road over bridge has been undertaken by Western Railway on a deposit basis to ensure timely execution.

¨     The proposal has been examined and appraised by the Delegated Investment Board to ensure compliance with modern safety standards and technical requirements.

¨     The infrastructure project has been designed to remove critical bottlenecks and improve the movement of cargo across the port area.

¨     Seamless movement across the rail crossing will be enabled, which will eliminate delays and ensure uninterrupted cargo flow.

¨  The project has been expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and strengthen India’s maritime logistics chain.

¨     Reduction in congestion and faster evacuation of cargo will be achieved once the project is completed.

¨  The initiative has been considered a major step towards building world-class port infrastructure and reinforcing India’s position as a global maritime hub.