Bidar MP Sagar Eshwar Khandre on Thursday conducted a joint site inspection near National College in Old Adarsh Colony in connection with the proposed construction of a railway underpass in the city.

The inspection was carried out along with Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma, officials from the Railways, Air Force and Archaeological Department.

During the visit, the MP held discussions with officials on the feasibility and technical aspects of the proposed railway underpass.

Later, Mr. Khandre said that construction of a railway underpass near Old Adarsh Colony has been a long-pending demand of the public but, the project was delayed due to several issues.

“After continuous follow-up and efforts to resolve the hurdles, a joint survey has now been conducted with officials of the Air Force, Railways and Archaeological Department,” he said.

Mr. Khandre said that around 0.33 acre of Air Force land and 0.33 acre of private land are likely to be required for the project.

He added that Air Force authorities have assured of support in securing approval from the Ministry of Defence once a formal proposal is submitted.

Since the area also involves protected monuments, officials of the Archaeological Department have assured of cooperation in granting the necessary permissions, he said.

“The preliminary report has already been prepared and officials are finalising the route alignment. A detailed project report will be prepared within a month and necessary no-objection certificates will be obtained from the departments concerned. Tenders will be invited and work is expected to commence within eight or nine months,” Mr. Khandre said.

He said that the railway underpass will help ease traffic congestion and provide better connectivity for residents.

Municipal Commissioner Mukul Jain and officials and staff from the Railways, Air Force and Archaeological Department were present during the inspection.