Vadodara to Get ₹80 Crore Railway Overbridge at Bajwa Underpass

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed constructing a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) over the Bajwa underpass at an estimated cost of ₹80 crore to provide a permanent solution to monsoon waterlogging and traffic congestion in the area.

The proposed project, which is awaiting approval from the Railway Department, is expected to improve connectivity in north-western Vadodara, facilitate smoother vehicular movement and strengthen links between industrial and residential areas.

The Bajwa underpass has long been prone to severe waterlogging during heavy monsoon rainfall, frequently disrupting traffic and forcing commuters to take lengthy alternative routes. The resulting connectivity issues affect daily commuters, industrial employees and students travelling through the area.

The proposed overbridge is expected to ensure uninterrupted connectivity even when the underpass is flooded, significantly reducing travel time and inconvenience for motorists.

The project is also expected to improve access to major industrial establishments in Vadodara, including Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC), Indian Oil Corporation’s refinery and IPCL.

The bridge will improve connectivity between Gorwa GIDC and developing as well as residential areas such as Dumad and Sama. It is expected to benefit thousands of industrial employees, engineers and goods-carrying vehicles, while facilitating smoother traffic movement across the industrial belt.

The proposed Railway Over Bridge will have an approximate length of 880 metres and will be designed as a three-lane bridge with a carriageway width of 11.50 metres.

The structure will incorporate seismic safety measures, including M40-grade reinforced cement concrete (RCC) seismic arresters on pier caps, to enhance its resilience against earthquake-related impacts.

The project, estimated to cost ₹80 crore, is expected to provide long-term relief from monsoon-related traffic disruptions while reducing travel time and fuel consumption.

Varshaben Vyas, Chairperson of the VMC Standing Committee, said coordination was underway with the Railway Department to obtain the necessary approvals for the proposed Bajwa Railway Over Bridge.

She said construction would begin after the Railway Department grants the required formal and technical clearances. DeshGujarat