Ghaziabad, April 4 -- Construction of the long-awaited Madhuban railway overbridge (ROB) near Delhi Meerut Road has been dragging on for five years, pushing its cost up by Rs.21 crore, officials of the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) said on Thursday. Initially estimated at Rs.68.47 crore in 2020, the project cost has now risen to Rs.89.06 crore due to delays, with completion expected by the end of 2025.

The bridge, designed to improve connectivity between Madhuban Bapudham and Delhi Meerut Road, is being constructed by the Railways and UP State Bridge Corporation Limited. GDA officials attributed the prolonged delays to funding issues and design modifications.

"Initially, the Railways was seeking the full amount for their portion...