Mangaluru's Mahakalipadpu Railway Underbridges Ready for Public Use
Deputy commissioner Darshan HV announced exciting news for Mangaluru residents. The long-awaited Mahakalipadpu railway underbridges construction has reached completion. These important infrastructure projects will open to the public soon after their formal inauguration.
Inauguration Timeline and Road Development Plans
The deputy commissioner explained the current situation clearly. Due to ongoing Karavali Utsava events attracting many tourists to the city, officials delayed some work. The first phase of these cultural celebrations will conclude after January 18.
Following this conclusion, district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao will coordinate with local representatives. Together they will set a specific date for the railway underpass opening ceremony. Minister Rao plans to visit Mangaluru for Republic Day programs on January 26. Authorities may schedule the inauguration ceremony for that same day.
Meanwhile, the public works department prepares for significant road improvements. They allocated twenty crore rupees for development work on the Pumpwell-Karavali Junction bypass road. Trial traffic runs already occurred on the road through Mahakalipadpu railway underbridges. Given the necessity to begin work on the Pumpwell-Karavali Junction stretch, opening the Mahakalipadpu route becomes imperative.
Minor finishing works caused some delays according to the deputy commissioner. He addressed media queries directly about these timing issues.
Street Dog Rehabilitation Initiative
Deputy commissioner Darshan HV also discussed animal welfare measures. Following Supreme Court directives, the district identifies sites for street dog rehabilitation shelters. Bondanthila village already has one designated location. Officials submitted a funding proposal to the government for this purpose.
The district plans systematic implementation of this program. They aim to establish one street dog rehabilitation centre in each taluk. Within Mangaluru City Corporation limits alone, authorities identified nearly sixty thousand street dogs. Rehabilitation will occur in phases rather than all at once.
To control the street dog population effectively, the district prioritises sterilisation of female dogs. Currently, Mangaluru operates only one animal birth control centre. Through private partnerships, the district intends to establish additional facilities. Their goal includes creating at least one animal birth control centre for every two taluks.
