Surat, March 2: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, inaugurated the Limbayat-Dindoli Connecting Underpass near Sai Baba Temple in the Udhna Yard area along the Surat-Bhusawal railway line on Sunday. The underpass, constructed at a cost of ₹53.58 crore, aims to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity in Surat’s Limbayat zone.
While addressing the gathering, Minister C.R. Paatil highlighted that the newly built underpass, stretching 503 meters, is the longest in Gujarat and has been developed using modern engineering techniques. Built through a collaborative effort between the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Indian Railways, the project is expected to ease travel for residents and commuters in the region. Previously, people from Limbayat and Navagam had to take a 2-3 km detour to reach their destinations, whereas the underpass now allows them to cover the distance in just 500 meters.
The underpass is expected to serve as a lifeline for transport, reducing travel time and fuel consumption while facilitating smoother business operations for local industrialists and commuters. Given that seven railway lines pass over this underpass, it stands out as Gujarat’s longest. To ensure proper ventilation, an advanced outdoor air conditioning system has been installed to maintain adequate oxygen levels for vehicle users.
Paatil also lauded the Surat Municipal Corporation for its infrastructure initiatives, noting that Surat already boasts Gujarat’s longest Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) route, and now, the state’s longest underpass has also been constructed in the city.
