COIMBATORE: The fate of a rail overbridge at Thudiyalur hangs in balance with citizens refusing to surrender their land for the Rs 20crore project that will ease truck and container traffic at the Irugur main street. At least 62 citizens must phase with their land for the project.
Residents mentioned there was no need for the rail overbridge that will attach NGGO Colony and Teachers Colony. “Our critiques weren't regarded as ahead of the project was proposed, studied or approved,” a resident mentioned.
Earlier this yr, the highways department sanctioned price range for a 900m-long rail over-bridge above Thudiyalur railway crossing level. As in step with the plan, it could start at South Indian Bank on NGGO Colony Road and finish at Asian Paints place of job at Teachers Colony.
“Trucks to and from Kovilpalayam always take this route. This is along with traffic from Saravanampatty. Traffic snarls are a not unusual sight every time level crossing gates are closed,” a highways department authentic mentioned, including, “The rail overbridge will permit traffic to glide freely.”
The NGGO Colony Road is 60ft large. Besides the bridge, the highways department must construct carrier lanes on both sides of it. The proposed carrier lane is 18ft large, district earnings officials mentioned not directly hinting at the need to gain land for the project.
“The project requires officials to obtain 16ft land on both sides of the street,” mentioned Pradeep Raj, a landowner. “Many people have built shops and homes at the stretch. We have rented out the malls to make a living and settle loans. The plan to remove our shops and land on which our homes are located isn’t justifiable,” he mentioned.
J Nalini, a widowed mom, mentioned she would lose two bedrooms and portico of her space to the project. “If I lose my space, the place will I live with my daughter?” she asked.
Residents, who have purchased residences at the stretch for Rs 40 lakh hardly 3 years ago, are also confronted with the similar problem. “The marking comes right up to our kitchens. We will lose our balconies and kitchens. This is once we are yet to settle loans taken for purchasing the condominium,” they mentioned.
Reiterating that the rail over-bridge was not required in the house, S Sanofhar, who supports her circle of relatives with the hire from her shop, mentioned, “The street sees traffic handiest between 8am and 8.45am and from 4.30pm to five.30pm. Otherwise, it is virtually empty.”
Officials, alternatively, mentioned the rail overbridge was the need of the hour because the stretch sees multiple lakh automobiles. They also steered the citizens to be ready to simply accept ‘a reimbursement’. “We will write to the federal government conveying the citizens’ opposition and calls for,” an authentic mentioned.
Residents mentioned there was no need for the rail overbridge that will attach NGGO Colony and Teachers Colony. “Our critiques weren't regarded as ahead of the project was proposed, studied or approved,” a resident mentioned.
Earlier this yr, the highways department sanctioned price range for a 900m-long rail over-bridge above Thudiyalur railway crossing level. As in step with the plan, it could start at South Indian Bank on NGGO Colony Road and finish at Asian Paints place of job at Teachers Colony.
“Trucks to and from Kovilpalayam always take this route. This is along with traffic from Saravanampatty. Traffic snarls are a not unusual sight every time level crossing gates are closed,” a highways department authentic mentioned, including, “The rail overbridge will permit traffic to glide freely.”
The NGGO Colony Road is 60ft large. Besides the bridge, the highways department must construct carrier lanes on both sides of it. The proposed carrier lane is 18ft large, district earnings officials mentioned not directly hinting at the need to gain land for the project.
“The project requires officials to obtain 16ft land on both sides of the street,” mentioned Pradeep Raj, a landowner. “Many people have built shops and homes at the stretch. We have rented out the malls to make a living and settle loans. The plan to remove our shops and land on which our homes are located isn’t justifiable,” he mentioned.
J Nalini, a widowed mom, mentioned she would lose two bedrooms and portico of her space to the project. “If I lose my space, the place will I live with my daughter?” she asked.
Residents, who have purchased residences at the stretch for Rs 40 lakh hardly 3 years ago, are also confronted with the similar problem. “The marking comes right up to our kitchens. We will lose our balconies and kitchens. This is once we are yet to settle loans taken for purchasing the condominium,” they mentioned.
Reiterating that the rail over-bridge was not required in the house, S Sanofhar, who supports her circle of relatives with the hire from her shop, mentioned, “The street sees traffic handiest between 8am and 8.45am and from 4.30pm to five.30pm. Otherwise, it is virtually empty.”
Officials, alternatively, mentioned the rail overbridge was the need of the hour because the stretch sees multiple lakh automobiles. They also steered the citizens to be ready to simply accept ‘a reimbursement’. “We will write to the federal government conveying the citizens’ opposition and calls for,” an authentic mentioned.
Thudiyalur residents oppose Rs 20cr rail overbridge project
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