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- The new road overbridge on the Krishnagiri–Ranipet road aims to replace a manned railway level crossing that frequently causes traffic delays.
- The infrastructure project is a joint effort between the State Highways Department and Southern Railway with funding from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Construction is expected to finish by the end of December 2026 to mitigate traffic detours for local residents and emergency services.
- The bridge will improve connectivity between central Vellore and the Chennai–Bengaluru National Highway.
What to watch next
- Completion of remaining pillars
- Bridge opening in December 2026
- Impact of the Northeast monsoon on construction schedule
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Mohanraj
Assistant Engineer
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“The new bridge will provide safe access to motorists to reach nearby towns and arterial stretches. The bridge will be ready by the end of December this year,”
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…on Krishnagiri - Ranipet Main Road was completed. Officials of the State Highways Department, which executes the multi-crore work, said that work to construct pillars on the Krishnagiri – Ranipet main road commenced. “ The new bridge will provide safe access to motorists to reach nearby towns and arterial stretches. The bridge will be ready by the end of December this year, ” D. Mohanraj, Assistant Engineer (AE), State Highways (Vellore), told The Hindu. Originally given the nod in 2009, the new bridge was jointly done by the Southern Railway and State Highways under Railway Works…
Vijaya
resident
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“Ambulances and government buses have to take a detour to reach either side of the railway track. The new facility was a long-standing demand of residents in the town,”
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…railway gate remains closed for long hours due to movement of express trains. As a result, students, office goers, farmers, and traders travelled a long distance to use a similar bridge, five km away from the town. “ Ambulances and government buses have to take a detour to reach either side of the railway track. The new facility was a long-standing demand of residents in the town, ” said T. Vijaya, a resident. Highways officials said that of the total 24 pillars that form part of the new bridge, only four to five remains to be completed. Work was expedited to prevent any delay in the completion…
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