Special Railway Project Status Granted for Adoni Road Over Bridge in Andhra Pradesh

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway), issued Notification S.O. 1831(E) on April 22, 2025. This notification, published in the Official Gazette, came into force on the date of its publication. The instrument was issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. It formally declared the construction of a Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No. 195 at Km. 493/8-9 at Adoni Station yard as a Special Railway Project. This designation is specifically for the purpose of facilitating the acquisition of land required for the project in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to provide essential national infrastructure for a public purpose.

The legislative intent behind this notification is to expedite and streamline the development of critical railway infrastructure across the nation. By classifying the Adoni Road Over Bridge project as a Special Railway Project, the Central Government seeks to leverage specific provisions within the Railways Act, 1989, which are designed to facilitate land acquisition for such vital public works. The earlier legal position under the Railways Act, 1989, provides the framework for such declarations, enabling the government to address statutory gaps and limitations that might otherwise impede the timely completion of large-scale infrastructure projects. The legislation provided: “…Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No. 195 at Km. 493/8-9 at Adoni Station yard as a Special Railway Project for acquisition of land in the State of Andhra Pradesh in the District of Kurnool for providing National Infrastructure for a public purpose…” This declaration introduces a specific obligation on the part of the authorities to proceed with land acquisition under the special provisions applicable to such projects, ensuring that the necessary land is secured efficiently for the public good. The project, by replacing a level crossing with a Road Over Bridge, is a step towards enhancing safety and improving traffic flow, contributing to the broader goal of modernizing India's railway network and providing robust national infrastructure.

Keywords: Railways Act 1989, Special Railway Project, Road Over Bridge, Adoni, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, land acquisition, national infrastructure, Ministry of Railways
Geo Tags: India, Andhra Pradesh
District: Kurnool