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JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) will make alterations in the design of the proposed railway overbridge (RoB) at Civil Lines crossing to make it safe for the commuters.The JDA had decided to construct the RoB to reduce traffic near the crossing. The decision was taken after the appointed consultancy firm submitted its feasibility report."As per the report, it was proposed that RoB will be constructed with 60 degrees of curve. However, giving such a sharp turn will raise the possibility of accidents on the overbridge. An alteration has been made in the design and the curve will be reduced to 25 degrees. The revised proposal will be sent to the urban housing and development (UDH) for approval," said a senior JDA official.The RoB is proposed to be constructed from Jamnalal Bajaj Marg to Jacob Road. The official explained that earlier the junction was taken as the centre point to give the turn. However, as per the new design, the overbridge will turn just after crossing the railway track. "The police outpost and water tank situated near the track will have to be shifted as per the new design," he said.Recently, Rambol Consulting Engineering Limited, a Kolkata-based company, in its feasibility report had submitted six options to JDA. "Out of these six options, we found that construction of RoB from Jamnalal Bajaj Marg to Jacob Road is the most feasible option. The proposal will be sent to chief minister for final approval as the RoB will be constructed near the chief minister's and governor's residence," he added.

Apart from the design which has been finalized, the firm has proposed a flyover from railway station to Bais Godam as the second option. The firm has proposed to construct an underpass between Jamnalal Bajaj Marg to Sawai Pratap Singh road. Also, an underpass between Jamnalal Bajaj Marg and Jacob Road is being proposed.

"Underpass is not a suitable option in the area as waterlogging is a serious problem," said the official. Before giving the nod, possibility of constructing and widening the elevated road from Ambedkar Circle to Sodala and Amjer Pulia (RoB) will also be considered to avoid any problems in future, he said.