Akkaraipettai ROB likely to open soon as works near completion
The construction of the Akkaraipettai Road Over Bridge (ROB) is nearing completion and is expected to open soon. This 1.31-km-long bridge aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity between Nagapattinam and nearby fishing villages. Local officials anticipate that the remaining work will be finished by August, allowing for improved transportation and trade in the region.
- ▪The ROB is being constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹104.73 crore.
- ▪Nearly 90% of the construction work has been completed, with some utility-related tasks still pending.
- ▪The bridge is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity for local fishermen and motorists.
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With construction works nearing completion, the long-awaited Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Akkaraipettai in Nagapattinam is expected to be opened for public use soon, bringing relief to motorists and fishermen who have for years faced delays at the railway level-crossing near Nagapattinam railway station.The 1.31-km-long bridge, being constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹104.73 crore, is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between Nagapattinam town and coastal fishing villages such as Akkaraipettai and Keechankuppam.The project, sanctioned in 2018 initially progressed at a slow pace owing to delays in railway clearances and technical issues.
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