Sirsa’s Chattargarh Patti level crossing to stay closed until November 15 for sewer repair

The Chattargarh Patti railway level crossing on the Mini Bypass will remain closed until November 15 as work continues on the main sewer line being laid by the Public Health Department.

Officials said the work was delayed after old sewer and drinking water lines broke during digging. The damage disrupted water supply to about 150 homes and filled the work site with contaminated water, making it difficult for workers to install new pipes. The contractor told the department that the project would take three extra days to finish. Once the pipeline work was completed, the road would be repaired and the crossing reopened for traffic. Until then, the residents must use diverted routes.

According to the Public Health Department, the sewer and water lines are being shifted ahead of the planned underpass and overbridge construction at the site. Teams from the B&R and Railway Departments marked the area for shifting after an inspection. During excavation up to 20 ft deep, the workers hit an old sewer line that caused flooding. The agency is now using tractors and pumps to remove the water before continuing with the new pipeline installation.

SDO Rai Singh Sidhu of the Public Health Department said the work should be completed within two to three days if conditions remain normal. For safety reasons, the road and crossing will stay closed until November 15. The level crossing on Dabwali Road has been closed and the commuters are using the Dabwali Bypass, Old Kachahari Road crossing, and nearby railway overbridge to enter or exit the city.