Overview

• The newly built RoB near Aishbagh Stadium features a sharp 90° turn that residents and traffic experts warn could be difficult for motorists to navigate safely
• Constructed at a cost of ₹18 crore, the 648-metre bridge aims to ease congestion and cut wait times at the long-closed Aishbagh railway crossing for about 300,000 daily commuters
• PWD engineers and the Railways faced delays pushing the project from an 18-month timetable to over 36 months due to electrical relocations and coordination challenges
• Chief Engineer V D Verma says limited land availability and a nearby metro station made the sharp curve unavoidable and that only light vehicles will be permitted
• PWD Minister Rakesh Singh has ordered a formal review of design concerns and State Minister Vishwas Sarang will inspect the structure on June 14 as part of the safety investigation