Ludhiana, Feb. 18 -- Union minister of state for railways and food processing industries Ravneet Singh Bittu laid the foundation stone for a railway overbridge (ROB) in Doraha here on Tuesday. The four-lane overbridge at level crossing number 164AB in Doraha will bring long-overdue relief to commuters who have faced inconvenience for nearly 12 years, he said. The bridge is expected to be completed by next year.

Addressing the media after laying the foundation stone of the ROB, the minister stated that the project was expected to cost Rs.70.55 crore. Bittu said the Doraha level crossing lies on a vital road stretch connecting Rupnagar to Ludhiana. "Nearly 190 trains pass through this crossing daily, while more than 3,000 vehicles traverse...