Activists flag slow progress on Thanneerpandal railway overbridge in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE: Social activists and residents in Coimbatore have voiced concerns over the sluggish progress of the long-delayed Thanneerpandal Railway Overbridge (ROB), urging the district administration to intervene and expedite the works. The state highways department, however, has refuted the allegations, stating that construction is progressing as scheduled.

The project has faced repeated delays since its inception. The government first cleared the proposal for a flyover across Level Crossing Gate No 6 in October 2006 under GO No 210, granting an administrative sanction of Rs 12.65 crore.