In a significant step towards improving the regional railway and road infrastructure, Shri V. Somanna, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, laid the foundation stones for three Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of LC 35 at Mydala Gate, LC 38 at Baddihalli Gate, and LC 39 at Batwadi Gate within the Tumakuru region. This development addresses a long-standing demand from the people of Tumakuru, which has now been fulfilled after years of anticipation.

Shri Somanna emphasized that the construction of these Road Over Bridges would greatly enhance connectivity between key regions. The ROB at LC 39 (Batwadi Gate), which will be built at an estimated cost of Rs. 43.37 crore, will connect Kyatsandra and Tumakuru railway stations. The ROB at LC 38 (Baddihalli Gate), at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.75 crore , will link Kyatsandra and Tumakuru. Additionally, the ROB at LC 35 (Mydala Gate), at a cost of Rs. 40.65 crore, will facilitate connectivity between Hirehalli and Kyatsandra. These projects are expected to significantly improve the travel experience by providing faster and more efficient transit options for the people of Tumakuru, Hirehalli, and Kyatsandra.

In his address, Shri V. Somanna also instructed contractors to ensure the highest quality of construction, without compromising on any aspect of the work, and to complete the projects within the targeted timeline. He also appealed to the public to cooperate during the construction works.

During the event, Shri B. Jyothi Ganesh, MLA of Tumakuru City, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Shri V. Somanna for sanctioning the redevelopment work at Tumakuru Railway Station and the associated smart city projects. Shri B. Suresh Gowda, MLA of Tumakuru Rural, thanked the Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways for sanctioning the ROBs in his constituency. He also appreciated the progress of the Tumakuru-Rayadurga and Chitradurga-Davangere-Tumakuru railway lines and endorsed the proposal to rename Tumakuru Railway Station after Sree Sree Sree Sivakurmara Swamiji. Furthermore, Hon’ble MoSR V.Somanna urged the officials to conduct a survey of the railway land and address the issue of unauthorized occupants.

Shri Somanna informed the gathering that the proposal to rename Tumakuru Railway Station had been forwarded by the state government to the central government, and he expressed his thanks to the state government for its support.

The Groundbreaking and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony was attended by several distinguished local representatives, including Shri G. B. Jyothi Ganesh, Hon’ble MLA of Tumakuru City; Shri B. Suresh Gowda, Hon’ble MLA of Tumakuru Rural; Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Construction Shri Ajay Sharma; Chief Engineer Shri Pradeep Puri; Divisional Railway Manager of Bengaluru Division Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha; Thasildhar of Tumakuru Smt. Rajeshwari; and other senior railway officials, who graced the event.

 

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