4 lane railway over bridge at km 14-900, 17.025 and 23.750 of Rudrapur Gadarpur Dineshpur Madkota haldwani (State Highway No. 05) in Udham Singh Nagar district.

1. LC No. 99B (TVU: 238,680)

2. LC No. 104A (TVU: 272,550)

3. LC No. 1-B (TVU: 119,620)

Location

The project is located in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, along State Highway No. 05, covering key railway crossing points at km 14.900, 17.025, and 23.750.

Background and Problem Statement

The railway crossing stretch on Rudrapur Gadarpur Dineshpur Madkota haldwani km 14.900, 17.025 and 23.750 (State Highway No. 05) in Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital districts constitutes a critical transportation corridor in the Kumaon region. Owing to its strategic importance in connecting major urban centers, the corridor experiences high traffic volume and continuous vehicular movement throughout the day. It serves as a key route for tourism, religious pilgrimage, and inter-state connectivity, resulting in significant traffic pressure. This level crossing also accident prone. Gate remain close for long duration causing delay to emergency vehicle, commuters and goods transport.

Project Concept and Need

The main concept of an ROB project at km 14.900, 17.025 and 23.750 is to eliminate level crossings and ensure grade-separated movement between road and rail traffic. This Level crossings cause traffic conflicts and accidents; ROB removes this risk completely. Saves time for commuters, goods transport, and emergency services. The primary objective is to facilitate seamless travel for tourists, pilgrims, and local commuters, ensuring efficient connectivity between the state border and major destinations within Uttarakhand.

Key Components and Features

The project involves the 4 lane ROB In lieu of Level Crossing at km 14.900, 17.025 and 23.750 on SH -05.

Capacity Augmentation: Construction of 4 lane ROB In lieu of Level Crossing ensure grade-separated movement between road and rail traffic.
Strategic Alignment: The project corridor serves as a vital link to prominent religious and tourist destinations in the Kumaon region, including Kainchi Dham, Jageshwar Temple, and Golu Devta Temple. Owing to its strategic importance, the corridor experiences substantial tourist and pilgrimage traffic.
Connectivity: It acts as a primary connector for the District Headquarters.
Right of way: ROW varies 10.00 mtr

Beneficiaries and Coverage

The beneficiaries include:

Tourists: Visitors traveling from other states to Uttarakhand.
Pilgrims: Devotees visiting major shrines in the Kumaon region.
Local Residents & Students: Facilitating easier daily commute.
Farmers: Providing better access to transport agricultural produce to the mandis (markets).

Expected Benefits and Outcomes

Enhanced Tourism: Improved road infrastructure will boost tourism by providing a comfortable travel experience for visitors entering from Uttar Pradesh.
Reduced Congestion: Construction of 4 lane ROB In lieu of will significantly alleviate traffic pressure and reduce travel time.
Economic Growth: Better connectivity for farmers to markets will support the local agricultural economy.
Improved Safety: A wider, well-planned road will enhance safety for all road users.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project is structured in two phases: Railway Crossing at km 14.900

Phase 1: Estimated at ₹83.50 Lakhs. (Sanctioned)
Phase 2: Estimated at ₹8493.00 Lakhs. Railway Crossing at km 17.025
Phase 1: Estimated at ₹24.06 Lakhs. (Sanctioned)
Phase 2: Estimated at ₹8046.00 Lakhs. Railway Crossing at km 23.750
Phase 1: Estimated at ₹55.50 Lakhs.
Phase 2: Estimated at ₹9400.00 Lakhs.

Implementation Plan / Next Steps

The implementation is planned in two phases as per the cost estimates provided. Further steps would involve obtaining administrative and financial sanctions for the estimated amounts and proceeding with the tendering process.

Conclusion

Construction of an ROB in lieu of a level crossing is essential for safe, fast, and efficient transportation, especially on high-traffic corridor.