Gudhiyari underbridge shut for 2 weeks, traffic congestion ahead for motorists

Raipur: Daily commuters travelling between Gudhiyari and Raipur’s Expressway stretch are likely to face traffic congestion and longer travel times for the next two weeks as the railway administration is set to temporarily shut the Gudhiyari railway underbridge for maintenance work from June 4.

The affected stretch serves as a major connectivity route for commuters travelling from the railway station side towards Gudhiyari via the Expressway and is frequently used by office-goers, school vehicles and local traffic on a daily basis.

According to an advisory issued by Raipur traffic police based on an official notice from South East Central Railway, vehicular movement through the Gudhiyari railway underbridge located at the Bilaspur-end yard of Raipur railway station will remain completely closed from June 4 to June 18.

Officials said the closure is required for construction of a cover shed and pipe-laying work to be carried out by the railway department.

Authorities have suggested Telghani Naka overbridge and Chunabhatti underbridge as alternative routes during the closure period.

Officials have also appealed to commuters to leave early, expect diversions and follow on-ground traffic instructions to avoid congestion around adjoining stretches.

The temporary closure is expected to increase traffic load on nearby connecting roads, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.