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Kheria Mazar-Idgah Rail Overbridge Closed For 90 Days In Agra
- •The Kheria Mazar-Idgah Rail Overbridge in Agra is completely closed for 90 days starting October 16 due to its dilapidated condition.
- •Constructed in 1970, the 56-year-old bridge is undergoing a Rs 10 crore overhaul where 12 old girders right above the rail track will be replaced.
- •Over 200,000 vehicle drivers daily will be affected, causing severe commuting challenges and delays for passengers heading to Kheria Airport.
- •Traffic is being diverted through the narrow and congested Barahkhamba-Shahganj route, which is expected to cause massive traffic jams.
- •Train operations on the busy New Delhi-Agra rail section will also be impacted, and a mega block will be imposed during the girder replacement work.
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The 56-year-old Kheria Mazar-Idgah Rail Overbridge is closing for 90 days starting October 16 for structural reconstruction. Built in 1970, two of its spans have completed their codal life and the bridge is in a dilapidated state, requiring the replacement of 12 old girders right above the rail track.
During the 90-day closure, vehicles will be diverted from the Arjun Nagar intersection through the railway crossing located on the Barah Khamba Double Phatak route. This narrow, densely populated market route is expected to experience severe traffic congestion.
The closure will significantly impact air passengers as this route is the most direct and smooth path for commuting to and from Kheria Airport. Travelers catching flights are advised to leave home well in advance to avoid getting stuck in heavy traffic jams.
