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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
4-lane Ganga Path to ease traffic woes
Kanpur: To alleviate the rising traffic pressure on VIP road and to further the development of the City, the authorities have formulated an ambitious plan to construct a 4-lane Ganga Path road, stretching approximately 9 kms from the proposed new bridge at Shuklaganj to Atal Ghat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The route is set to be linked to the RiverFront, following the model of Patna Ganga Path. Divisional commissioner K Vijayendra on Friday instructed the officials of the Bridge Corporation to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for this initiative. The commissioner said that a team comprising members from the public works department, irrigation department, Setu Nigam, KDA and Kanpur Municipal Corporation, led by coordinator Neeraj Srivastava, had recently visited the Patna Ganga Path RiverFront Project to examine its multifaceted features. Following their visit, the committee has compiled suitable recommendations for the Kanpur project and forwarded a proposal to the government, aligning with provisions such as those of NGT. This proposal forms part of the submissions under 'Vision 2050'. As part of the ongoing government review, the task of preparing the DPR has now been assigned to Setu Nigam, coordinated by Neeraj Srivastava. For effective preparation of the DPR, Neeraj Srivastava is set to draw on insights from Bihar State Path Vikas Nigam and consultants of Patna Ganga Path Yojana. The commissioner said that the project would greatly enhance the City's traffic system and contribute to its beautification and tourism.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rly bridges near completion, likely to open for public in July
1 2 3 Kanpur: The work of the parallel bridges at Jaipuria Crossing and Dada Nagar is 90% complete and both the bridges are expected to open for public in July, said the Bridge corporation officials. The railway authorities have finalised their designated work on the ongoing construction of both the parallel bridges and the currently, the Bridge Corporation is engaged in linking the railway girders to bridge structure and constructing ramps. According to officials, both the bridges will be ready by the end of June. Jaipuria Crossing witnesses frequent traffic jam due to train movement at every 20 to 30 minutes. To address the issue, an 800-metre-long and 7.50-metre-wide bridge is under construction at a cost of Rs 65 crore. The railway has finished its required tasks, including girder placement on its bridge section. Additionally, to improve connectivity of the city with its south area, a parallel bridge at Dada Nagar spanning 728.70 metres in length and 7.50 metres in width is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 60 crore. The railway has completed its essential work on this structure as well. The Bridge Corporation officials reported that approximately 90% of the work on both the bridges has been accomplished, with ramp construction in its final phase. The engineering teams are working in coordination with the railway authorities to ensure that all safety parameters are met. According to chief project manager of the Bridge Corporation, Vijay Kumar Sen, the project is on track for completion as scheduled. The bridges will undergo final safety inspections and quality checks before being opened for public use in July. "These infrastructure developments are expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve urban mobility in these areas," said Sen further.
