Centre clears Rs 132 crore road over bridge project at Kandla to ease congestion, boost cargo flow

The government has approved a Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge (ROB) project at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, in a move aimed at easing congestion and strengthening cargo evacuation at one of India’s key ports.

The project, to be constructed at level crossing LC-235, is part of the Centre’s broader push to enhance port-led development under the Sagarmala Programme and improve logistics integration through the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. It will be executed by Western Railway on a deposit basis.

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Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the initiative would address long-standing bottlenecks and improve efficiency at the port. "The ROB at Deendayal Port will remove critical bottlenecks, improve cargo movement and strengthen India’s logistics efficiency. Aligned with the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti, we are building integrated infrastructure that accelerates trade, enhances safety and supports economic growth. This is a decisive step towards creating world-class port infrastructure and reinforcing India’s position as a global maritime hub."

The proposal was recently cleared after appraisal by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), which reviewed the revised project cost to ensure compliance with updated safety standards and technical specifications.

The ROB is a critical intervention to address logistical constraints at the port, particularly at rail crossings that currently hinder smooth cargo movement. Once completed, the bridge is expected to ensure uninterrupted flow of port-bound traffic, reduce congestion, and significantly improve operational efficiency.

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The project is also expected to strengthen India’s overall maritime logistics chain by enabling faster cargo evacuation and improving connectivity between different transport modes.

In line with the government’s push for integrated infrastructure planning, the ministry has directed all major ports to map their projects on the PM Gati Shakti portal to enhance coordination and accelerate execution.