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Following months of criticism and widespread uproar on social media, the Bhopal 90-degree Railway Overbridge (ROB) is finally set for a major redesign. According to the Central Expert Committee recommendation, the L-shaped bridge will be expanded by 10.7 metres from six metres. Currently, the bridge has a sharp 90-degree turn, making it risky for vehicles to take a turn on the bridge.

With the proposed redesign, the steep 90-degree angle will be significantly reduced. According to the experts, the adjustment and redesign of the bridge will significantly reduce the risk of accidents and reduce traffic congestion.

Based on the Central Expert Committee recommendation, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared and submitted to the state government and municipal authorities, NDTV reported. The revision work will be jointly supervised by Indian Railways and the construction agency. However, the authorities have assured that these changes will not cause major delays or affect the project’s overall timeline.

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Details About The Bhopal 90-Degree Bridge

Bhopal’s 90-degree Railway Overbridge connects several densely populated areas of the city, where traffic pressure remains high throughout the day. Local residents have long called for a safer and efficient design of the bridge to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.

Following the proposed redesign, daily commuters and local residents expressed relief, saying that the increased turning radius will ease traffic congestion and make the Bhopal Railway Overbridge functional after months of criticism.

The 90-degree ROB gained widespread attention in June this year, after images of its sharp L-shaped turn went viral on social media. The design flaw sparked debates and criticism from the experts as well as residents.

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The widespread criticism and public uproar prompted directed intervention from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, leading to strict action against officials and contractors. Eight engineers from the Public Works Department, including two Chief Engineers, were suspended, while a retired Superintending Engineer (SE) was placed under departmental inquiry.