Union Ministers V. Somanna and Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar today laid the foundation stone for a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB). The bridge spans between Guntur and Nambur railway stations.
The Ministry of Railways is funding the entire ₹108-crore project cost. Construction work will begin shortly.
The 668-metre bridge will directly replace Level Crossing (LC) Gate No. 3 on the busy Guntur-Krishna Canal railway section. It connects Bus Stand Road directly with Gorantla Village near Guntur’s Inner Ring Road. The project requires 2.9 acres of land.
GUNTUR ROB PROJECT DETAILS
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| Total Project Cost | ₹108 Crore (100% Railway Funding) |
| Total Bridge Length | 668 Metres |
| Required Land Area | 2.9 Acres |
| Key Linkage | Connects Bus Stand Road to Gorantla Village |
| Replacing Facility | Level Crossing (LC) Gate No. 3 |
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Safety and Commute Improvement Drive Infra Push
Union Minister V. Somanna emphasized that Indian Railways prioritizes passenger safety and operational efficiency. Eliminating level crossings helps Indian Railways achieve zero accidents while improving train punctuality.
The new four-lane structure will eliminate long traffic delays at the railway gate. It will also reduce fuel wastage and boost local economic growth.
ANDHRA PRADESH RAILWAY UPGRADES
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| Project Initiative | Target / Investment Scale |
| Station Redevelopment Program | 74 Railway Stations in Andhra Pradesh |
| Allocated Modernization Budget | ₹3,500 Crore |
| Primary Urban Mobility Goal | Zero accidents and faster commutes |
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Central Synergy Accelerates Regional Connectivity
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar affirmed the Centre’s commitment to expanding Andhra Pradesh’s transport infrastructure rapidly. Close teamwork between Central and State departments is fast-tracking key road and rail projects.
South Coast Railway General Manager Sandeep Mathur welcomed the attendees. Guntur Divisional Railway Manager Sudheshna Sen coordinated the event.
Several key leaders attended the ceremony, including Rajya Sabha MP Bashyam Ramakrishna and Ponnur MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar. East Guntur MLA Mohammed Nazeer, West Guntur MLA Galla Madhavi, and Prathipadu MLA B. R. Ramanjaneyulu also joined the launch event.
