As part of the feasibility study, PWD is surveying the buildings, encroachments, trees, road signage, and other permanent structures at these crossings. They are also taking into account any power, water, and gas pipelines in the area. The study is crucial in presenting a detailed report on any road infrastructure project to civic authorities for approval. It will also consider parking availability and the timings of opening and closing of railway crossings.
The contractor will prepare a layout drawing of the underpass and overbridges with details of components such as the main carriageway, footpath, service road, non-motorised vehicle lane, central verge, and bus stops. The feasibility study will record the total vehicle count, peak hour load, and estimate the number of vehicles passing through the railway crossings. The consultant will analyse the cost-benefit of the project, taking into account the economic, environmental, and social costs of implementing the scheme. Additionally, the savings in terms of journey time, man-hours, fuel, vehicular emission, and carbon credits earned by the project will also be calculated.
The feasibility study for constructing ROBs or underpasses is a step in the right direction towards improving the road infrastructure in northwest Delhi. With detailed and accurate data, the authorities can make informed decisions about the best solutions to manage traffic congestion and reduce the risk of accidents in the area.
