The first of the twin road over bridges (ROBs) being constructed instead of the level-crossing at the Pattabiram military siding is likely to be ready by November this year. Around 60% of the work to construct the ₹73-crore worth ROBs has been completed.
According to official sources in the Highways Department, land acquisition was in the final stages for a small piece of property that had to be cleared to complete the 11 metre-wide bridge. “Private negotiations are under way and it will likely take about a month to be completed. Meanwhile, we are speeding up the construction of the 16 deck slabs that form this bridge,” an official explained.
