en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India has approved the construction of a road bridge in the LC-235 area of the Deendayal Port Authority. With a total investment of 1.3251 billion rupees, this project is part of the "Sagarmala" port development program and is also aligned with the national master plan "PM Gati Shakti".

The project has been evaluated by the authorized investment committee, confirming its compliance with modern safety and technical standards. The construction and execution of the road bridge will be undertaken by the Western Railway Company.

The new road bridge will directly replace the existing railway crossing to address the long-standing traffic bottleneck at this node. The current railway crossing is a critical passage for cargo transportation between the port and the hinterland. Upon completion, the new facility will reduce vehicle waiting times caused by crossing closures, thereby accelerating the collection and distribution speed of port cargo.

The project approval process was completed in the first quarter of 2026. As an important component of the "Sagarmala Program", the construction of this road bridge is a key step in enhancing multimodal transport capacity. The authorized investment committee explicitly stated in its assessment that upon completion, the project will increase the total volume of cargo evacuated per unit time at the port and optimize overall operational efficiency.

The next step involves the Western Railway Company initiating the tender process and establishing the construction timeline. From a strategic perspective, this project reduces logistics costs in the port's hinterland through infrastructure reinforcement. This not only enhances the competitiveness of Deendayal Port in international trade but also provides technical support for India in achieving the logistics efficiency goals outlined in its "Maritime Vision 2030".

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