Proposal for ₹80 crore railway overbridge near Bajwa underpass

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed the construction of a railway overbridge (ROB) at the Bajwa underpass at an estimated cost of ₹80 crore, according to a report by DeshGujarat. The primary objective of this project is to provide a permanent solution to the waterlogging and traffic issues faced in the area during the monsoon.

The Bajwa underpass frequently faces waterlogging during heavy rains, which disrupts traffic and forces commuters to take long alternative routes. This problem affects daily commuters, industrial workers, and students. With the construction of this new overbridge, vehicular movement will continue uninterrupted even when the underpass is flooded, saving both time and fuel for commuters.

The bridge will be approximately 880 metres long and will be designed with three lanes, featuring a carriageway width of 11.50 metres. To ensure earthquake safety, M40-grade reinforced cement concrete (RCC) seismic arresters will be used in the structure.

This project will improve connectivity in north-west Vadodara and facilitate easier access to major industrial units such as GSFC, Indian Oil Corporation refinery, and IPCL. Additionally, it will strengthen the link between Gorwa GIDC and residential areas like Dumad and Sama, benefiting thousands of engineers, employees, and goods-carrying vehicles.

Varshaben Vyas, Chairperson of the VMC Standing Committee, stated that coordination is underway to obtain the necessary approvals from the Railway Department. She further added that construction will commence once the required formal and technical clearances are received from the Railway Department. Currently, the project is awaiting approval from the Railway Department.

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation is the local self-government institution responsible for the administrative and developmental works of Vadodara city.