Dhanbad, Nov. 25 -- In a long-awaited development that promises to ease one of Dhanbad's most persistent traffic bottlenecks, construction work has finally begun on the Rs.30-crore Rangatand underpass and Gaya Bridge widening project, bringing fresh hope for smoother mobility between Bank Mor and Rangatand

The project, pending for nearly two decades despite repeated demands from residents and business groups, finally moved forward on Sunday as Sheela Construction initiated on-site work, including barricading, groundwork and deployment of manpower. A team of around 30 workers and engineers has been mobilised to ensure uninterrupted progress.

The project includes the construction of a new Railway Under Bridge (RUB) measuring 12.5 metres i...