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Ludhiana rail crossing shut till 16 Nov, 1.5km detour for commuters
The Story in Brief
Northern Railway has closed the level crossing near Midha Chowk in Ludhiana from 10 November until 8pm on 16 November for deep screening and track maintenance work on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur section.
The closure affects commuters from Jawahar Nagar Camp and Model Town Extension heading to the bus stand, forcing them to take a 1 to 1.5km longer route via the Shastri Nagar railway crossing or the bus stand flyover. Officials warned that traffic pressure on the alternative routes could rise from Thursday (12 November) as school buses return to the roads.
A notice at the crossing informs residents of the schedule. The crossing will reopen after maintenance is completed on 16 November.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The immediate impact falls on daily commuters from two residential colonies who now face an extra kilometre of travel during peak hours. The source names no alternative crossing that can absorb the diverted vehicles without delays, and the timing, school buses returning from 12 November, compounds the congestion. The only concrete next step is the scheduled reopening on 16 November, but the notice does not guarantee the work will finish on time or that the detour routes will cope.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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