# Indian Railways approves four-lane overbridge project

> Western Railway gets green light for a 133 crore infrastructure upgrade to ease road and rail traffic.
- Title: Indian Railways approves four-lane overbridge project
- Summary: Western Railway gets green light for a 133 crore infrastructure upgrade to ease road and rail traffic. Indian Railways is investing 133.2 crore in a…
- Keywords: indian railways, western railway, udhna-ukai songadh, road overbridge, infrastructure project, cost-sharing, state government, railway operations, grade-separated infrastructure, Indian, Railways, approves
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/indian-railways-approves-construction-of-a-four-lane-road-overbridge-on-the-udhna-ukai-songadh-section-of-western-railway/articleshow/134354992.cms
- Author: ANI
- Published: 2026-09-19T13:17:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian railways, western railway, udhna-ukai songadh, road overbridge, infrastructure project, cost-sharing, state government, railway operations, grade-separated infrastructure
## Four-lane bridge gets approval
Indian Railways approved a four-lane road overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western Railway at a cost of 133.23 crore rupees, split equally between railways and the state government.
## Complex design challenges ahead
The crossing location has a 62% skew angle, significantly increasing design and construction complexity. The railway bridge portion uses an Open Web Girder structure costing 91.60 crore rupees.
## Three major components
The project includes a 311.58 metre viaduct costing 19.98 crore rupees and a 524.32 metre railway approach costing 10.25 crore rupees, alongside the main bridge structure.
## Benefits for traffic and trains
The grade-separated infrastructure will reduce road and rail interference, enabling smoother vehicle movement and more efficient train operations on the section.
## Broader railway expansion plan
In September, the Cabinet approved three multitracking projects worth 10,783 crore rupees across five states, adding 656 kilometres to the network and benefiting 4,790 villages with a combined population of 56 lakh.
## Tourism and connectivity gains
The expanded railway network will improve access to tourist and pilgrimage sites including Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Amarkantak, and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve across five states.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways is investing 133.2 crore in a four-lane overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section, split equally with the state government, to reduce conflicts between road and rail traffic.