{
  "id": 4608244,
  "title": "V. Somanna, dedicates Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 at Bangarapet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/v-somanna-dedicates-road-over-bridge-in-lieu-of-level-crossing-gate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:20:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/v-somanna-dedicates-road-over-bridge-in-lieu-of-level-crossing-gate-no-166-at-bangarapet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister V. Somanna dedicated a new Road Over Bridge (ROB) in place of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 near Bangarapet Railway Station. The minister stated that the construction of the ROB fulfills a long-standing demand from the public and local representatives. He emphasized that infrastructure development, including railways and highways, is crucial for the nation's progress and is currently a top priority. The central government is now funding 100% of the ROB costs, rather than sharing expenses with state governments, to expedite completion. In Karnataka, 707 ROBs and RUBs have been built since 2014. The Bangarapet and Malur railway stations are undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Works on the Marikuppam–Kuppam New Railway Line project, expected to be completed by March 2028, are also underway. The Whitefield–Kolar New Railway Line project will also be pursued. The ROB, comprising a 60m bow string girder, four 20m PSC solid slabs, and five 20m PSC girders, was installed at Railway Km 147/785 near Bangarapet Station at an estimated cost of ₹31.5 crore, fully funded by the railways. This infrastructure improvement aims to ensure uninterrupted road and train traffic, eliminate delays caused by level crossing gates, and enhance safety for all users.",
  "summary": "Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, has dedicated the newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 166 near Bangarapet Railway Station. Speaking on the occasion, Minister V. Somanna said that the long-pending demand of the people for a Road Over Bridge at Bangarapet had now been fulfilled. He said that infrastructure development in…",
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}