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25 September 2026 · Event date: 24 September 2026
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Indian Railways Approves ₹166.5 Crore for Construction of Road Over Bridge at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division

Indian Railways has approved a ₹166.5 crore project to construct a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in the Vadodara Division on a equal cost-sharing basis with the State Government. The new bridge aims to solve traffic congestion, waterlogging issues, and height restrictions caused by the existing Alkapuri Road Under Bridge (RUB).

Why It Matters

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In Simple Words

Indian Railways and the State Government are sharing a ₹166.5 crore project equally to build a four-lane Road Over Bridge at Alkapuri in Vadodara. Each will contribute about ₹83.2769 crore.

The new bridge will replace the existing Road Under Bridge, which has height restrictions, causes monsoon waterlogging, and leads to traffic jams. It will improve connectivity to the Vadodara Railway Station, GSRTC Bus Station, and the upcoming High-Speed Rail Station.

Key Points

  • Indian Railways approved a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division.
  • Total project cost is ₹166.5 crore.
  • Project cost is shared equally between Indian Railways and the State Government.
  • Railway share and State Government share are each approximately ₹83.2769 crore.
  • Existing Road Under Bridge (RUB) has a vertical clearance of only about 3.0 metres.
  • Existing RUB faces recurring waterlogging during the monsoon and traffic congestion.
  • Peak-hour traffic is more than 1,600 PCU per hour.
  • ROB connects to Vadodara Railway Station, GSRTC Bus Station, and the upcoming High-Speed Rail Station.

Exam Angle

Ministry involved
Ministry of Railways
Project approved
Four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division
Total cost
₹166.5 crore
Cost sharing
Equal sharing between Indian Railways and the State Government

A. ₹166.5 crore

Source: Press Information Bureau

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