Overview
- Union Minister V. Somanna dedicated the new Road Over Bridge at Yelekeri Gate in Channapatna, a roughly ₹22.4 crore structure built to replace Level Crossing No. 47 and smooth local traffic.
- Somanna also inspected the Road Under Bridge works at Ramohalli and told officials to expedite construction to remove another busy level crossing.
- A foundation stone for the Rs.98.68 crore, 920‑metre Gunadala ROB is being advanced by MP Kesineni Sivanath after the project was sanctioned on March 30, 2026, with railway funding and an 18‑month completion target once 5.77 acres of government land are made available.
- The Gunadala crossing handles about 170 train movements a day with gates closed 14–16 hours and motorists waiting 10–15 minutes, and officials say the ROB should cut typical waiting times to roughly one minute and improve safety.
- State and central governments are jointly backing a package of nine projects on a 50:50 cost‑share basis, but officials say delivery depends on timely land transfer and continued intergovernmental coordination as work moves from ceremonies to construction.