Telangana Government Assigns Railway Overbridge Maintenance to Local Municipalities

The Telangana government has decided to hand over the responsibility of maintaining Railway Overbridges (ROBs) across the state to local municipalities. Under this decision, the municipal department will directly oversee street lighting, sanitation, and minor repair works on these bridges.

Previously, a lack of clarity regarding which department was responsible for ROB maintenance led to significant inconvenience for commuters in several areas. For instance, questions were raised over the maintenance of the ROB on National Highway 365B in Jangaon municipality, highlighting the need for clear jurisdiction.

To ensure smooth public movement and eliminate administrative ambiguity, the government finalized these operational responsibilities. Official guidelines regarding the execution of these duties are expected to be issued soon.