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**Summary:**

Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna will inaugurate a newly constructed railway overbridge (RoB) on National Highway 169A in Indrali, Udupi on September 21, 2025. This RoB, spanning the Mangaluru-Mumbai railway line, promises to alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues that commuters have endured since the highway widening project began in 2018. The project faced delays due to monsoon season impacting concreting work, but is now complete and ready for commissioning.
**News Article:**

**New Railway Overbridge to Ease Traffic Woes on NH 169A in Udupi**

**Mangaluru, September 17, 2025** – Commuters on National Highway 169A between Malpe and Tirthahalli can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The newly constructed railway overbridge (RoB) at Indrali, Udupi, is set to be inaugurated on September 21st by Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna.

The RoB, which spans the busy Mangaluru-Mumbai railway line, promises to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for road users. The project’s completion marks the end of over seven years of difficulties for drivers and pedestrians due to traffic jams, dust, and accidents resulting from the ongoing road widening of NH 169A since 2018.

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, had previously inspected the bow-string steel bridge and noted that the RoB was nearing completion in the beginning of September. While the steel bridge was erected on May 13th, heavy monsoon rains delayed the final concreting of the surface, which was completed in August.

Minister Somanna’s itinerary includes arriving at Mangaluru International Airport, participating in the inauguration ceremony, visiting Sri Krishna Mutt, and inspecting the Kundapur railway station.

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