Work is being done expeditously,people will get relief from frequent traffic jams in the area

Raipur TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the railway over bridge of Mahasamund Tumgaon Road today by cutting the ribbon of the overbridge during the statewide Bhent Mulaqat programme. On this occasion, Minister in-charge of Home and District Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, Parliamentary Secretary and MLA Mahasamund Mr. Vinod Chandrakar were also present.

It is noteworthy that the much awaited Tumgaon overbridge was very significant for the general public and with the construction of this railway bridge, the residents of the city will not be hindered by the frequent problems of traffic jams and will be able to commute swiftly. The people of the district, especially the daily commuters from Tumgaon and Mahasamund, will be significantly relieved from this. At present, due to the closure of the railway gate, a situation of frequent jams was created. But with the  construction of railway overbridge, they will get relief from this and commuter's time will also be saved.

With the construction of Tumgaon railway overbridge, Mahasamund's population of more than 35 thousand  will get convenience of smooth commute. According to the information recieved by officials,the overbridge will be completed at a cost of 40 crores. The amount of land acquisition is separate and not included in this.  The total length of the overbridge is 616 meters and the width is 15 meters. Railway crossing is 294 meters towards Mahasamund and 248 meters towards Tumgaon and the length of railway crossing is 74 meters.