The construction of an overbridge at the level-crossing between Nagore and Nagapattinam railway stations has gathered pace with the State Highways department completing the land acquisition process and working closely with the Nagapattinam Municipality to shift the underground pipelines.
The proposal to construct an overbridge was mooted by the State government in an attempt to decongest the busy Nagapattinam town, which faces heavy traffic snarls even during off-peak hours.
With three arms on Akkaraipettai, Nagore, and Tiruvarur sides, the project had been shelved for many years even after the railways completed its portion of the work. Land acquisition to construct the ramps became a major challenge.
