Indian Railways has approved the construction of a 4-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Level Crossing No. 305 on the Geratpur-Ahmedabad section of Western Railway at a cost of ₹153 crore. The project was sanctioned under Western Railway's ongoing umbrella work for construction of road over and under bridges, foot over bridges, drainage improvement and rebuilding of road over and under bridges.
The crossing is located in a densely populated urban area, which necessitates longer approaches and a larger structure. The railway bridge portion will have a total length of 106 metres, comprising two composite girders of 53 metres each, followed by a viaduct of 150 metres. The railway approach will extend to 595 metres.
The new Road Over Bridge will eliminate the need for road users to wait at the level crossing, allowing uninterrupted movement of vehicles across the railway line at all hours. This will provide road users in the area with safer passage, shorter travel time and relief from congestion at the crossing. The approval reflects Indian Railways' continued commitment towards elimination of level crossings, improved public safety and creation of modern and efficient transport infrastructure across the country.